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Imperialism:
What is Social Darwinism?
A social theory in which Darwins ideas about evolution and
survival of the fittest were applied to society. The fittest
enjoyed wealth and success and believed they were superior
(usually the Europeans).
Which colony was the crown jewel of the British Empire?
India, was treasured by its potential, because of the Industrial
Revolution it became a major supplier of raw materials. Britain
sets up a railroad system to transport good faster which is very
beneficial to them.
Which African tribe won a major battle vs. the British?
The Zulus led by Shaka Zulu
Which European nations fought the Boer War?
Between Britain and the Boers (Dutch settlers who gradually
took Africans land and established large farms)
Which country was forcibly opened to the West in 1853?
Japan. Commodore Matthew Perry took four ships and
threatened the Japanese
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What kind of a city was Edo (Tokyo) in the 18
century?
Edo was the largest city in the world with over 1 million people.
It was also very clean and safe. About 500 bookstores.
What revolution inspired the wealth and stability in Western
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Europe during the 19
century?
What was the name of the king who instituted the system of
slave labor in the Congo that cost ten million lives in the late
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19
-early 20
century?
King Leopold II
What Western European nation did this king rule?
Belgium
Which trade product caused war between Britain and China in
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the mid 19
Century?