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What significant changes occurred during the Industrial Revolution in Europe?

New technology was invented to make farming more efficient and allowed for manufacturing and factories to develop.

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What did European nations call the places they were exploring?

The New World

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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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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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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 is nationalism?

An idea that promotes a strong national identity and that their country is better or more important than others

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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 was one of the primary motivations for exploration during Old Imperialism?

To find new trade routes and new resources.

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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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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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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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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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