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Economic Imperialism Between 1750 and 1900 for AP World History
We have already seen how colonial powers benefited from their domination over their colonies. In this topic, we will explore different ways these powers engaged in economic imperialism to maintain their advantage in trade. Read the Google Slides to learn about economic imperialism between 1750 and 1900. Illustrative Examples The Opium Wars Port of Buenos Aires Cotton from Egypt and Southeast Asia Palm Oil from Sub-Saharan Africa Copper from Chile Economic Imperialism Betwe
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Diamonds in Africa for AP World History
The mining of diamonds in Africa is an illustrative example for the Global Economic Development topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. During the late 19th century, the discovery of diamonds in South Africa, particularly in Kimberley in 1866, marked a significant turning point in the global diamond trade. This discovery unleashed a frenzied diamond rush, attracting prospectors from around the world to Kimberley’s d
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The Meat Industry in Argentina and Uruguay for AP World History
The meat industry in Argentina and Uruguay is an illustrative example for the Global Economic Development topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the development of the cattle and meat industry in Argentina and Uruguay exemplified an export economy heavily dependent on trade with industrial imperial powers, characterized by an unfair trade balance. The vast grasslands,
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The Guano Industries in Peru and Chile for AP World History
The guano industries in Peru and Chile are an illustrative example for the Global Economic Development topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. In the 19th century, the guano industries in Peru and Chile emerged as prime examples of export economies heavily reliant on trade with industrial imperial powers, yet characterized by an unfavorable trade balance. Guano, a valuable fertilizer derived from seabird excrement,
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The Palm Oil Trade in West Africa for AP World History
The palm oil trade in West Africa is an illustrative example for the Global Economic Development topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the palm oil trade in West Africa epitomized an export economy heavily reliant on trade with industrial imperial powers, yet marked by significant trade imbalances. West Africa, particularly regions such as Nigeria, Ghana, and the Ivor
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Rubber Production in the Amazon and Congo Basin
Rubber production in the Amazon and Congo basin is an illustrative example for the Global Economic Development topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. Rubber production in the Amazon and Congo Basin during the late 19th and early 20th centuries exemplified export economies heavily dependent on trade with industrialized imperial powers, yet plagued by significant trade imbalances. The vast rainforests of these region
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Cotton Production in Colonial Egypt for AP World History
Cotton production in colonial Egypt is an illustrative example for the Global Economic Development topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, cotton production in colonial Egypt became emblematic of an export economy heavily reliant on trade with England, which resulted in a persistent trade deficit. Egypt’s fertile Nile Delta provided an ideal environment for cultivating long
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Global Economic Development for AP World History
The Industrial Revolution changed the economies of countries worldwide. Many colonies became export economies that exported raw materials, such as cotton or rubber, to the factories of the imperial powers that controlled them. These same export economies were then forced to important finished goods from the industrial powers, creating an unequal economic relationship that enriched the imperial powers and kept the export economies poor. Read the Google Slides to learn about gl
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The Mahdist Wars in Sudan for AP World History
The Madhist Wars in Sudan are an illustrative example for the Indigenous Responses to State Expansion topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. The Mahdist Wars in Sudan were a series of armed conflicts that occurred in the late 19th century. They revolved around the charismatic figure of Muhammad Ahmad bin Abd Allah, known as the Mahdi. Rooted in Islamic revivalism and anti-colonial sentiment, the Mahdist movement so
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The Xhosa Cattle-Killing Movement for AP World History
The Xhosa Cattle-Killing Movement is an illustrative example for the Indigenous Responses to State Expansion topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. The Xhosa Cattle-Killing Movement, also known as the Xhosa Cattle-Killing Delusion, was a devastating social and spiritual upheaval that occurred among the Xhosa people of southern Africa in the mid-19th century. Rooted in prophetic visions, the movement led to widespre
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The Ghost Dance Movement for AP World History
The Ghost Dance Movement is an illustrative example for the Indigenous Responses to State Expansion topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. The Ghost Dance Movement, a religious revitalization movement that emerged among Native American tribes in the late 19th century, represents a powerful expression of indigenous spirituality, cultural resilience, and resistance against colonial oppression. Rooted in prophetic vis
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The Zulu Kingdom for AP World History
The Zulu Kingdom is an illustrative example for the Indigenous Responses to State Expansion topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. The Zulu Kingdom, located in present-day South Africa, emerged as one of the most powerful and influential states in southern Africa during the early 19th century. Founded by King Shaka Zulu, the kingdom transformed the political and social landscape of the region, leaving a lasting
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The Cherokee Nation for AP World History
The Cherokee Nation’s response to colonization is an illustrative example for the Indigenous Responses to State Expansion topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. The Cherokee Nation, one of the most prominent Native American tribes in the southeastern United States, has a rich history that spans centuries. From their ancient origins in the Appalachian Mountains to their forced removal and subsequent struggle for sov
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The Sokoto Caliphate for AP World History
The Sokoto Caliphate is an illustrative example for the Indigenous Responses to State Expansion topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. The Sokoto Caliphate, established in the early 19th century in present-day Nigeria, stands as one of the most significant Islamic states in West African history. Founded by the revered scholar and leader, Usman dan Fodio, the Sokoto Caliphate emerged as a powerful political and reli
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The Establishment of Independent States in the Balkans for AP World History
The establishment of independent states in the Balkans is an illustrative example for the Indigenous Responses to State Expansion topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. You could reference this example on your AP World History test. The establishment of independent states in the Balkans during the 19th and early 20th centuries marked a significant chapter in the region’s history, characterized by the rise of nationalism and the decline of Ottoman rule. This period witnessed the
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The 1857 Rebellion in India for AP World History
The 1857 rebellion in India is an illustrative example for the Indigenous Responses to State Expansion topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. This is an example you could reference on your AP World History test. The 1857 Rebellion in India, widely known as the Sepoy Mutiny or Sepoy Rebellion, represents a critical chapter in the history of British colonial rule on the Indian subcontinent. This multifaceted uprising, initiated primarily by Indian sepoys in the British East India
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The Yaa Asantewaa War in West Africa for AP World History
The Yaa Asantewaa War is an illustrative example for the Indigenous Responses to State Expansion topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. This is an example you could reference on your AP World History test. The Yaa Asantewaa War, also known as the War of the Golden Stool, was a significant conflict that took place in the Ashanti Empire, located in present-day Ghana, during the early 20th century. Led by the courageous Queen Mother Yaa Asantewaa, the war symbolized resistance aga
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Samory Touré’s Military Battles in West Africa for AP World History
Samory Touré’s military battles in West Africa are an illustrative example for the Indigenous Responses to State Expansion topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. This is an example you could reference on your AP World History test. Samory Touré, a prominent leader in West Africa during the late 19th century, played a significant role in resisting European colonial expansion and consolidating power in the region. Known for his military prowess and strategic acumen, Touré’s campa
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Túpac Amaru II’s Rebellion in Peru for AP World History
Túpac Amaru II’s rebellion in Peru is an illustrative example for the Indigenous Responses to State Expansion topic in Unit 6 of AP World History. This is an example you could reference on your AP World History test. Túpac Amaru II’s Rebellion in Peru, which unfolded in the late 18th century, marks a pivotal moment in Latin American history. Led by José Gabriel Condorcanqui, who adopted the name Túpac Amaru II in homage to the last Inca emperor, the rebellion challenged Spani
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Indigenous Responses to State Expansion for AP World History
In the last section, we learned about the state expansion that took place after the Industrial Revolution. European countries looking for raw materials aggressively colonized Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The United States and Japan also had imperial ambitions. This section is about the indigenous responses to state expansion. Despite the imperial powers’ advanced technology and weapons, many indigenous people fought back against the colonists. Read the Google Slides to le
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