Crash Course: Imperialism

Imperialism

• 1. Why were the British in China?• 2. What did the Chinese get out of having the

British in their country?• 3. Why did Europeans scramble for African

colonies?• 4. How were Europeans able to colonize Africa?• 5. What did Hiram Maxim invent? Why is his

invention important?• 6. What is a protectorate? • 7. Why is a pro and a con of imperialism?

• 1. Trade• 2. Nothing• 3. Resources• 4. Technology• 5. Machine gun; makes conquering people/area

easier• 6. Area ruled indirectly• 7. Mother country gets resources but must

spend $ to protect colonies• Areas become modernized/westernized but

indigenous culture is destroyed