It made countries want to compete to get as many colonies as possible
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What is an Empire?
an extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, formerly especially an emperor or empress.
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What were the motivations for colonisation? (the three G words)
Gold, God and Glory
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How was the industrial revolution connected to imperialism/colonisation?
the search for resources
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Which country had the most colonies?
Britain (England/UK)
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What was the "Scramble for Africa"?
When the Europeans rushed to take over parts of Africa as quickly as possibly to control those areas
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In what ways is imperialism connected to racism?
belief that Europeans were superior
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What was the Dutch East India company?
The Dutch East India Company, called the Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie or VOC in Dutch, was a company whose main purpose was trade, exploration, and coloniza
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What was the British East India company?
The East India Company was an English company formed for the exploitation of trade with East and Southeast Asia and India. Incorporated by royal charter on Dece
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What were the Opium wars?
The Opium Wars were two minor wars fought between China and Great Britain (primarily) over the opium trade in China.
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What was the Berlin Conference?
The Berlin Conference (or "Congo Conference") of 1884–85 made rules for European colonization and trade in Africa.
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Which country was considered the "jewel in the crown" of the British Empire due to its location and resources?
India
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What was the name given to an Indian infantryman employed by the armies of the British East India Company?
Sepoy
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Which country did the Boxer Rebellion occur in?
China
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Which disease stopped Europeans from exploring past the coasts of Africa?
Malaria
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What was the first major reason for the presence of Europeans in Africa?
