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What technological advantages did Europeans have during the New Imperialism?

Modern medicine, transportation (such as steamboats), the telegraph for quick communication, and modern weapons (like machine guns).

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Which European countries were involved in Old Imperialism?

Portugal, Spain, England, and France.

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During Old Imperialism, did European nations focus on conquering weaker nations?

No, they focused on finding new trade routes and new resources

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Who was Herbert Spencer and what theory did he promote?

Herbert Spencer was an Englishman who used Darwin's theory to argue that it was natural for a dominant race to conquer “weaker” people.

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How is the theory of Social Darwinism "fuel" that helped imperialism?

It helped imperialism to spread around the world like wildfire so countries can be the strongest.

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As more technology was being invented and production increased, what two things did many European nations require?

More resources and more labor

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Did European nations struggle to get cheap labor for factory production?

No, many people moved to large cities during the Industrial Revolution

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What role did Christianity play in the imperialist mindset?

Many Europeans felt it was their duty to civilize less developed parts of the world and spread Christianity.

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What is a colony in the context of imperialism?

A location with native people where a group of settlers asserted economic and political control over the people for their parent country.

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What time period did Old Imperialism cover?

From the 15th century to the 18th century.

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What is new imperialism?

The policy of extending a country's power and influence over another country..

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What did New Imperialism focus on?

The wave of European nations colonizing Asia and Africa during the 19th century, after the Industrial Revolution.

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What economic needs drove European nations toward imperialism?

The need for cheap labor and resources to support their expanding markets and economic growth.

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