Political history

Empires

AP Euro Notes Sec 24-1 pp.752-765 Nalani Story The New Imperialism 1880s-Euro states embarked on intense scramble for overseas territory ?New Imperialism?= led Euros to carve up Asia & Africa What explains the mad scramble for colonies after 1880? Causes of the New Imperialism Existence of competitive nation-states after 1870=undoubtedly a major determinant for growth of new imperialism Euro affairs=grew tense heightened competition spurred Euro states to acquire colonies abroad that provided ports & coaling stations for their navies GB often expanded into new regions not for economic reasons but to keep the French, Germans, or Russians from setting up bases that could harm British interests Colonies=source of international prestige

Traditions and Encounters Chapter 33 Test Bank

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CHAPTER 33 TEST QUESTIONS MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Cecil Rhodes was a. the British military leader who was responsible for a boom in naval expansion. b. the American politician who articulated the belief in manifest destiny. c. responsible for the philosophy that we know as social Darwinism. d. the first leader of an independent Canada. e. a leading British imperialist who founded a colony in Africa. * (p. 909) 2. Who said, ?We are the finest race in the world and the more of the world we inhabit, the better it is for the human race?? a. Sim?n Bol?var b. Theodore Roosevelt c. Ito Hirobumi d. Cecil Rhodes * e. Otto von Bismarck (p. 909) 3. The author of The White Man?s Burden was a. Cecil Rhodes. b. Otto von Bismarck. c. Arthur de Gobineau.

APWH Chaper 32 notes

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Empires

Chapter?32: The Building of Global Empires Chapter Outline Foundations of empire Motives of imperialism Modern imperialism Refers to domination of industrialized countries over subject lands Domination achieved through trade, investment, and business activities Two types of modern colonialism Colonies ruled and populated by migrants Colonies controlled by imperial powers without significant settlement Economic motives of imperialism European merchants and entrepreneurs made personal fortunes Overseas expansion for raw materials: rubber, tin, copper, petroleum Colonies were potential markets for industrial products Political motives Strategic purpose: harbors and supply stations for industrial nations Overseas expansion used to defuse internal tensions

AP world chapter 33

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Cecil John Rhodes: monopoly on diamond business, good in gold, and in politics, wanted British expansion everywhere Racism and nationalism forms just like with Napoleon Motives of imperialism Modern imperialism Refers to domination of industrialized countries over subject lands, specifically European powers often through ?led to increased connected ness, imperials are Europeans, US, and Japan. Domination achieved through trade, investment, and business activities Two types of modern colonialism Colonies ruled and populated by migrants ?settler colonies like North America, Chile, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and south Africa

Rome and Han China

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Han Dynasty

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Decline of the Roman Empire

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Hua-Yi distinction

Ancient Carthage

Society and culture of the Han Dynasty

Historical powers

Rome China

Jacob Battipaglia AP World History, 5-6 Mr. Yocum October 16, 2013 Imperial Parallels: Rome and Han China Both the Roman and Han Chinese cultures rotated around family, agriculture, and expansion. The values and economic prosperity brought by these traits helped to shape two of the most significant civilizations in history.

England and France

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(14-3): England and France Develop: What was the Norman Conquest? Who was William the Conqueror? What was the result of the Battle of Hastings? What was Common Law? What was the Magna Carta? What rights were guaranteed in the Magna Carta? What is a Parliament? Who was Hugh Capet? How did Phillip II try to expand his power? Why did Phillip II call the Estates General? How was the Estates General different from the English Parliament?
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Cultures In America

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