AP European History Flashcards: Imperialisms Global Effects

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Flashcard 1: What was the main effect of the Treaty of Nanking on China?

Answer: Ended the First Opium War and ceded Hong Kong to Britain. First unequal treaty imposing Western terms on China.

Flashcard 2: What was the primary purpose of the Monroe Doctrine in the context of imperialism?

Answer: To prevent European interference in the Americas. Warned European powers against colonizing the Western Hemisphere.

Flashcard 3: What is the term for the belief that it was Europeans' duty to civilize other parts of the world?

Answer: The White Man's Burden. Racist ideology justifying imperialism as a civilizing mission.

Flashcard 4: Which country was known as the 'jewel in the crown' of the British Empire?

Answer: India. Britain's most valuable and profitable colony, source of wealth and prestige.

Flashcard 5: Which country was known as the 'jewel in the crown' of the British Empire?

Answer: India. Britain's most valuable and profitable colony, source of wealth and prestige.

Flashcard 6: Which 19th-century military conflict was sparked by the British opium trade in China?

Answer: The Opium Wars. Britain forced China to accept opium trade through military victory.

Flashcard 7: What is the term for the belief that it was Europeans' duty to civilize other parts of the world?

Answer: The White Man's Burden. Racist ideology justifying imperialism as a civilizing mission.

Flashcard 8: Identify the British policy that aimed to create a continuous line of colonies from north to south Africa.

Answer: The Cape to Cairo Railway project. Cecil Rhodes' vision of continuous British territory across Africa.

Flashcard 9: What term describes a policy of extending a country's power through diplomacy or military force?

Answer: Imperialism. Policy of expanding national power and influence over other territories.

Flashcard 10: Which British imperialist is associated with the phrase 'from Cape to Cairo'?

Answer: Cecil Rhodes. British businessman envisioned continuous African empire from north to south.

Flashcard 11: Which 1899-1902 conflict was fought between the British Empire and two Boer states?

Answer: The Second Boer War. Britain defeated Dutch settlers to control South African gold and diamonds.

Flashcard 12: Which ideology justified European domination over other nations as a natural process?

Answer: Social Darwinism. Applied evolutionary theory to justify racial hierarchy and imperial dominance.

Flashcard 13: Which event marked the beginning of direct British rule in India?

Answer: The end of the Sepoy Mutiny in 1858. British Crown assumed direct control after Company rule ended.

Flashcard 14: Which ideology justified European domination over other nations as a natural process?

Answer: Social Darwinism. Applied evolutionary theory to justify racial hierarchy and imperial dominance.

Flashcard 15: Identify the economic policy that aimed to make colonies serve the mother country's economy.

Answer: Mercantilism. Economic theory requiring colonies to benefit the home country exclusively.

Flashcard 16: Identify the term for the division and colonization of Africa by European powers.

Answer: The Scramble for Africa. Rapid European conquest and partition of Africa in late 1800s.

Flashcard 17: Name the concept that refers to the cultural and economic influence of Europe globally.

Answer: Westernization. Adoption of European culture, technology, and political systems globally.

Flashcard 18: Which 1899-1902 conflict was fought between the British Empire and two Boer states?

Answer: The Second Boer War. Britain defeated Dutch settlers to control South African gold and diamonds.

Flashcard 19: Name the rebellion against British rule in India in 1857.

Answer: The Sepoy Mutiny. Indian soldiers revolted against British cultural and religious interference.

Flashcard 20: What was the main objective of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

Answer: To regulate European colonization and trade in Africa. Established rules for claiming African territory to prevent conflicts.

Flashcard 21: What was the result of the Treaty of Tientsin for China?

Answer: Opened more ports to foreign trade after the Second Opium War. Expanded foreign access and reduced Chinese sovereignty further.

Flashcard 22: Which Southeast Asian country remained independent during the age of imperialism?

Answer: Siam (Thailand). Skillfully balanced European powers to maintain independence.

Flashcard 23: Which 1904-1905 war marked the first major victory of an Asian power over a European nation?

Answer: The Russo-Japanese War. Japan's victory shocked Europe and demonstrated Asian military capability.

Flashcard 24: Which European nation was most associated with the colonization of Indochina?

Answer: France. Established French colonial empire in Southeast Asia.

Flashcard 25: What was a significant consequence of European imperialism in Africa?

Answer: The arbitrary division of African territories. Ignored ethnic boundaries, creating artificial borders and future conflicts.

Flashcard 26: Who was the British explorer and missionary known for his work in Africa?

Answer: David Livingstone. Famous for exploring central Africa and opposing slave trade.

Flashcard 27: Which African nation successfully resisted European colonization in the 19th century?

Answer: Ethiopia. Defeated Italy at Adwa, maintained sovereignty under Menelik II.

Flashcard 28: What was the primary purpose of the Monroe Doctrine in the context of imperialism?

Answer: To prevent European interference in the Americas. Warned European powers against colonizing the Western Hemisphere.

Flashcard 29: Which British imperialist is associated with the phrase 'from Cape to Cairo'?

Answer: Cecil Rhodes. British businessman envisioned continuous African empire from north to south.

Flashcard 30: Identify the economic policy that aimed to make colonies serve the mother country's economy.

Answer: Mercantilism. Economic theory requiring colonies to benefit the home country exclusively.

Flashcard 31: What was the main result of the Opium Wars for China?

Answer: Ceded Hong Kong and opened ports to British trade. Forced China to accept unequal treaties after military defeats.

Flashcard 32: Which 1898 conflict resulted in the U.S. acquiring territories in the Pacific and Caribbean?

Answer: The Spanish-American War. America gained Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico as colonies.

Flashcard 33: Which African region was notably affected by King Leopold II's colonization efforts?

Answer: The Congo Free State. Leopold's brutal exploitation caused millions of deaths for rubber profits.

Flashcard 34: Which Southeast Asian country remained independent during the age of imperialism?

Answer: Siam (Thailand). Skillfully balanced European powers to maintain independence.

Flashcard 35: Which African nation successfully resisted European colonization in the 19th century?

Answer: Ethiopia. Defeated Italy at Adwa, maintained sovereignty under Menelik II.

Flashcard 36: What was the main result of the Opium Wars for China?

Answer: Ceded Hong Kong and opened ports to British trade. Forced China to accept unequal treaties after military defeats.

Flashcard 37: Which European power controlled the largest colonial empire in Africa by 1914?

Answer: France. French West and Equatorial Africa covered vast territories.

Flashcard 38: Which African region was notably affected by King Leopold II's colonization efforts?

Answer: The Congo Free State. Leopold's brutal exploitation caused millions of deaths for rubber profits.

Flashcard 39: What was the primary economic motivation for European imperialism in the late 19th century?

Answer: Access to raw materials and new markets. European powers sought colonies to supply cheap resources and buy manufactured goods.

Flashcard 40: Identify the primary geopolitical motivation for British imperialism in Egypt.

Answer: Control of the Suez Canal. Strategic waterway linking Britain to India via Mediterranean and Red Sea.

Flashcard 41: What was the primary effect of the Meiji Restoration in Japan?

Answer: Modernization and westernization of Japan. 1868 reforms transformed Japan into modern industrial power.

Flashcard 42: Which rebellion was a response to foreign influence in China during the late Qing dynasty?

Answer: The Boxer Rebellion. Anti-foreign uprising against Western influence and Christian missionaries.

Flashcard 43: What was the main consequence of the Fashoda Incident in 1898?

Answer: British and French tensions in Africa. Near-war over colonial claims in Sudan, resolved diplomatically.

Flashcard 44: Identify the term for the policy of establishing colonies to gain economic dominance.

Answer: Colonialism. System of settling and governing territories for economic exploitation.

Flashcard 45: Which 1884-1885 conference regulated European colonization of Africa?

Answer: The Berlin Conference. Divided Africa among European powers without African representation.

Flashcard 46: Which rebellion was a response to foreign influence in China during the late Qing dynasty?

Answer: The Boxer Rebellion. Anti-foreign uprising against Western influence and Christian missionaries.

Flashcard 47: What was the main consequence of the Fashoda Incident in 1898?

Answer: British and French tensions in Africa. Near-war over colonial claims in Sudan, resolved diplomatically.

Flashcard 48: What was a significant consequence of European imperialism in Africa?

Answer: The arbitrary division of African territories. Ignored ethnic boundaries, creating artificial borders and future conflicts.

Flashcard 49: What was the primary economic motivation for European imperialism in the late 19th century?

Answer: Access to raw materials and new markets. European powers sought colonies to supply cheap resources and buy manufactured goods.

Flashcard 50: Identify the treaty that ended the Russo-Japanese War in 1905.

Answer: The Treaty of Portsmouth. Mediated by Theodore Roosevelt, recognized Japan's regional power.

Flashcard 51: Identify the term for the policy of establishing colonies to gain economic dominance.

Answer: Colonialism. System of settling and governing territories for economic exploitation.

Flashcard 52: Which Asian country successfully modernized to resist Western imperialism?

Answer: Japan. Meiji reforms enabled Japan to become regional imperial power.

Flashcard 53: Identify the treaty that ended the Russo-Japanese War in 1905.

Answer: The Treaty of Portsmouth. Mediated by Theodore Roosevelt, recognized Japan's regional power.

Flashcard 54: What was the primary effect of the Meiji Restoration in Japan?

Answer: Modernization and westernization of Japan. 1868 reforms transformed Japan into modern industrial power.

Flashcard 55: Name the concept that refers to the cultural and economic influence of Europe globally.

Answer: Westernization. Adoption of European culture, technology, and political systems globally.

Flashcard 56: Which 1884-1885 conference regulated European colonization of Africa?

Answer: The Berlin Conference. Divided Africa among European powers without African representation.

Flashcard 57: Which event marked the beginning of direct British rule in India?

Answer: The end of the Sepoy Mutiny in 1858. British Crown assumed direct control after Company rule ended.

Flashcard 58: Which European power controlled the largest colonial empire in Africa by 1914?

Answer: France. French West and Equatorial Africa covered vast territories.

Flashcard 59: Which 1904-1905 war marked the first major victory of an Asian power over a European nation?

Answer: The Russo-Japanese War. Japan's victory shocked Europe and demonstrated Asian military capability.