7.7 Imperialism's Global Effects

• The Berlin Conference in 1884 divided the continent of Africa
• What cultural effect did Imperialism have on colonized regions?

  Cultural assimilation or resistance
• Colonies were integrated into the global economy as suppliers of raw materials
• Which region saw deforestation as a result of Imperialism?

  Amazon rainforest
• The construction of railroads in India facilitated trade and economic development.
• What political effect did Imperialism have on colonized regions?

  Redrew political boundaries
• Imperialism led to cultural exchange and diffusion, resulting in assimilation or resistance
• Match the political effect with its example:

  Redrawing political boundaries ↔️ Berlin Conference

  Fostering nationalist movements ↔️ Creation of British Raj
• What economic effect did Imperialism have on colonies?

  Raw material suppliers
• Deforestation in the Amazon was a consequence of Imperialism's environmental effects
• Order the technological effects of Imperialism:

  1️⃣ Technology transfer facilitated infrastructure development

  2️⃣ Exploitation of resources increased
• Imperialism's global effects were solely negative.

  False
• Imperialism led to the suppression of local customs
• What was created in India under British Imperialism?

  British Raj
• Which colony provided rubber to European powers?

  Congo
• Imperialism led to increased competition among European powers.
• Colonies provided raw materials like cotton and minerals to fuel European industries
• What type of goods did European powers export to colonies?

  Manufactured goods
• What led to increased competition among European powers during the era of Imperialism?

  Imperialism
• Colonies served as sources of raw materials like rubber, cotton, and minerals
• What role did colonies play as new markets for European manufactured goods?

  New markets
• Access to resources and markets from colonies fueled industrial growth in Europe.
• Imperialism facilitated and dominated global trade routes, such as the Suez Canal
• What type of economic dependence did colonies develop on imperial powers?

  Economic dependence
• Forced labor and unfair wage practices were common in colonies under imperial rule.
• Imperialism redrew political boundaries and established colonial governments
• The spread of European languages in colonies led to cultural exchange and diffusion.
• What economic effect did imperialism have on colonies by integrating them into the global economy?

  Raw material suppliers
• Match the political effect with its example:

  Redrawing Boundaries ↔️ Berlin Conference division of Africa

  Colonial Governments ↔️ British Raj in India

  Nationalist Movements ↔️ Independence struggles in colonies

  Political Instability ↔️ Post-independence power struggles
• Imperialism led to environmental effects like deforestation and soil erosion
• Technological advancements during imperialism were used to facilitate infrastructure development, but also contributed to exploitation.
• What type of exploitation was common in colonies under imperial rule?

  Natural resources and labor
• Colonies provided strategic military outposts and resources, such as the control of the Suez Canal
• What effect did imperialism have on competition among European powers?

  Increased competition
• Imperialism led to the replacement of local governance with colonial administrations in colonized societies.
• Imperialism involved the formation of artificial borders disregarding ethnic and linguistic groups
• What was one consequence of the rise of nationalism against colonial rule?

  Increased national pride
• Post-independence power struggles in former colonies led to political instability
• The legacy of autocracy in former colonies involved the continuation of authoritarian tendencies
• Match the type of exchange with its impact on colonized societies:

  Language ↔️ Suppression of local languages

  Education ↔️ Establishment of Western-style systems

  Religion ↔️ Decline of indigenous religions