An acronym is an abbreviation formed from the first letter of other words and pronounced as a word. There are four main reasons why countries justified imperialism and used imperialism to make their nations stronger. Discover what each letter stands for in the acronym "M.A.I.N".
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When controlling another country, imperialist powers developed methods to take over and administer subordinate peoples. Some practiced brutal warfare on native tribes, using terror to control and enslave the populace. Discover what each letter stands for in the acronym "D.I.P.S".
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Various motives prompt empires to seek to expand their rule over other countries or territories. These include economic, exploratory, social Darwinism, political, humanitarian and religious motives. Discover what each letter stands for in the acronym "S.H.E.E.P".
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Imperialist nations desired Asian lands for their strategic location along the sea route to China. These countries recognized the value of the Pacific colonies as sources of tropical agriculture, minerals and oil too. Europeans also sought control of Africa, leading to widespread changes on both continents. Meanwhile, America wanted to keep these European empires out of the Western Hemisphere and extend its political, economic and cultural influence in Latin America.
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The Opium Wars were two 19th-century conflicts between China and Britain that began with Chinese attempts to stop opium being smuggled into their country. Addiction to opium became widespread in China, causing serious social and economic disruption. The British were easily victorious against the Chinese forces and Western influence was greatly expanded in China.
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What is one thing that you learned about imperialism? Explain!
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