AICE International History -Imperialism-
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King Leopold II of Belgium - ✔✔Asked Stanley to help him obtain land in the Congo; he claimed
he wanted to abolish the slave trade and promote Christianity, however, he licensed companies
to exploit Africans; 10 million died from the abuses he inflicted. believed in white mans burden
Benjamin Desraeli - ✔✔wanted to keep the british empire strong. "this is the business that we
do. we must maintain a competitive edge"
Otto von Bismarck - ✔✔preferred to unite his people in germany before colonizing africa
Joseph Chamberlain - ✔✔colonial secretary for Great Britain who argued for imperical
expansion to gain funds for economic stability and domestic reforms. wanted desraeli to get
colonied. says britain would financially fail without colonies
Cecil Rhodes - ✔✔British entrepreneur and politician involved in the expansion of the British
Empire from South Africa into Central Africa. wants to do the bare minimum to maintain a good
public image
White Man's Burden - ✔✔idea that many European countries had a duty to spread their
religion and culture to those less civilized
Social Darwinism - ✔✔The belief that only the fittest survive in human political and economic
struggle.
Zolverein - ✔✔- German customs union founded in 1834 to stimulate trade and increase
revenues of member states. - Austria was NOT included but all other German states were. So
Austria attempted to destroy the Zollverein but was unsuccessful.
, Adam Smith - ✔✔Scottish economist who wrote the Wealth of Nations a precursor to modern
Capitalism.
Jules Ferry - ✔✔French imperialist who made persuasive speeches for imperialism. uses it as a
distraction from social issues
Zimmerman Telegram - ✔✔A telegram Germany Sent to Mexico to convince Mexico to attack
the U.S.
David Livingstone - ✔✔an African explorer and missionary who hoped to open the African
interior to trade and Christianity to end slavery
Fashoda Incident - ✔✔In 1898 England and France almost came to war over Fashoda, located in
Sudan. The area was of no economic or political importance. This incident illustrated the
dangers of imperialism, in that European nations were willing to fight over useless territory.
Weltpolitik - ✔✔"World politics". The policy of making Germany a major global power through
an expanding navy and the acquisition of colonies, the dream of William II.
Shimonoseki Treaty - ✔✔ended sino japanese war, Japan wants formosa, Pescadores Ilses and
manchura but west only allows formosa. russia take port arthur from Japan, increases tension.
shows that japan isnt to be messed with and that chiba had a weak government
Boxer Rebellion - ✔✔1899 rebellion in Beijing, China started by a secret society of Chinese who
opposed the "foreign devils". The rebellion was ended by British troops.
Scorched Earth Policy - ✔✔the practice of burning crops and killing livestock during wartime so
that the enemy cannot live off the land
Exam with Accurate Answers
King Leopold II of Belgium - ✔✔Asked Stanley to help him obtain land in the Congo; he claimed
he wanted to abolish the slave trade and promote Christianity, however, he licensed companies
to exploit Africans; 10 million died from the abuses he inflicted. believed in white mans burden
Benjamin Desraeli - ✔✔wanted to keep the british empire strong. "this is the business that we
do. we must maintain a competitive edge"
Otto von Bismarck - ✔✔preferred to unite his people in germany before colonizing africa
Joseph Chamberlain - ✔✔colonial secretary for Great Britain who argued for imperical
expansion to gain funds for economic stability and domestic reforms. wanted desraeli to get
colonied. says britain would financially fail without colonies
Cecil Rhodes - ✔✔British entrepreneur and politician involved in the expansion of the British
Empire from South Africa into Central Africa. wants to do the bare minimum to maintain a good
public image
White Man's Burden - ✔✔idea that many European countries had a duty to spread their
religion and culture to those less civilized
Social Darwinism - ✔✔The belief that only the fittest survive in human political and economic
struggle.
Zolverein - ✔✔- German customs union founded in 1834 to stimulate trade and increase
revenues of member states. - Austria was NOT included but all other German states were. So
Austria attempted to destroy the Zollverein but was unsuccessful.
, Adam Smith - ✔✔Scottish economist who wrote the Wealth of Nations a precursor to modern
Capitalism.
Jules Ferry - ✔✔French imperialist who made persuasive speeches for imperialism. uses it as a
distraction from social issues
Zimmerman Telegram - ✔✔A telegram Germany Sent to Mexico to convince Mexico to attack
the U.S.
David Livingstone - ✔✔an African explorer and missionary who hoped to open the African
interior to trade and Christianity to end slavery
Fashoda Incident - ✔✔In 1898 England and France almost came to war over Fashoda, located in
Sudan. The area was of no economic or political importance. This incident illustrated the
dangers of imperialism, in that European nations were willing to fight over useless territory.
Weltpolitik - ✔✔"World politics". The policy of making Germany a major global power through
an expanding navy and the acquisition of colonies, the dream of William II.
Shimonoseki Treaty - ✔✔ended sino japanese war, Japan wants formosa, Pescadores Ilses and
manchura but west only allows formosa. russia take port arthur from Japan, increases tension.
shows that japan isnt to be messed with and that chiba had a weak government
Boxer Rebellion - ✔✔1899 rebellion in Beijing, China started by a secret society of Chinese who
opposed the "foreign devils". The rebellion was ended by British troops.
Scorched Earth Policy - ✔✔the practice of burning crops and killing livestock during wartime so
that the enemy cannot live off the land
