Empires, Colonialism, Imperialism, Decolonization, and Globalization 1750 to 1900

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AP World History › Empires, Colonialism, Imperialism, Decolonization, and Globalization 1750 to 1900

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What was the aim of the Tea Act of 1773?

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The Ottoman Empire conquered land in Asia Minor with ____________ as its capital. The Empire ruled over lands in Africa and the Caucuses and acted as a bridge between civilizations in the East and West.

3

Which of the following is not way in which the Industrial Revolution helped precipitate the rise of imperialism?

4

Europeans justified imperial and colonial practices by claiming that they were bringing _______________ to the indigenous people.

5

After a decisive victory in the Spanish-Cuban-American War, the United States took control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and ____________________.

6

Which of the following was not an excuse that Europe used to justify their Imperialist methods of control and subjugation over African countries?

7

Large deposits of what precious metal were found in the South Africa Colony in 1886?

8

King Leopold II of Belgium ruled ________________ in Africa as his private fiefdom, extracting resources for his own personal wealth at the great detriment of the local populations.

9

In which of these conflicts did the United States emerge as an imperialist power?

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The ____________ was an ambitious project by the British that sought to connect British colonies extending along the south-north axis on the African continent.

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