Question

refers to the colonization of Africa and Asia by western European nations, Russia, and Japan in the nineteenth century. _______ stated that some races were more evolved than others by misapplying the theory of evolution to humans. One reason for colonization was the pursuit of _______ such as gold, diamonds, copper, and rubber. _______ was considered the Crown Jewel of the British Empire. _______ spread Christianity and often ran schools in the colonies. A _______ was an Indian soldier enlisted in the British military in India. Respond to the following based on your reading. Explain how New Imperialism and the previous wave of Imperialism were both similar and different. Explain Social Darwinism and the role it played in New Imperialism. How did economics motivate New Imperialism? How did Western education and religion impact native colonial societies?

Answer 1

1. New Imperialism

2. Social Darwinism

3. raw materials

4. India

5. Missionaries

6. sepoy

7. New Imperialism focused on Africa and Asia, while the previous wave of imperialism focused on the Americas. New Imperialism involved Russia and Japan, in addition to European nations while the previous imperialism only involved the latter. New technologies, such as the machine gun, were important in conquering the colonies during New Imperialism. Industrialization drove New Imperialism, whereas the previous wave helped develop industrialization. Private corporations were a part of New Imperialism, which was different from previous imperialism. Both types of imperialism saw dominant countries invade others to extract raw materials and leverage cheap or forced labor to create wealth. Attitudes of superiority due to ethnicity and religious differences rationalized both types of imperialism.  

8. Social Darwinism was a theory that stated that some races were more evolved than others. This gave Europeans a justification for conquering "less civilized" continents such as Africa and Asia.

9. New Imperialism was motivated by the desire of Europeans and the Japanese to control raw materials and use cheap or forced labor. Africa and Asia were rich in raw materials such as gold, tea, diamonds, and spices, all of which were valuable in European economies.  

10. Western education and Christian religion impacted colonial societies by converting indigenous peoples to Western practices. Peoples who adopted Western ways could enjoy advancement in colonial society. However, these practices sometimes came into conflict with traditional cultural practices.

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