1. Explain Social Darwinism. 2. Explain the concept of the "civilizing mission." 3. Explain how the ideology of Social Darwinism contributed to the development of imperialism from 1750 to 1900. 4. Explain how the ideology of nationalism contributed to the development of imperialism from 1750 to 1900. 2 State Expansion from 1750 to 1900 5. Give a specific example of a state that strengthened their control over existing colonies. 6. Explain King Leopold II and his involvement with the Congo. 7. What territories did the US acquire in the 1750 to 1900 time period? 8. What territories did Japan acquire in the 1750 to 1900 time period?

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1. Explain Social Darwinism. 2. Explain the concept of the "civilizing mission." 3. Explain how the ideology of Social Darwinism contributed to the development of imperialism from 1750 to 1900. 4. Explain how the ideology of nationalism contributed to the development of imperialism from 1750 to 1900. 2 State Expansion from 1750 to 1900 5. Give a specific example of a state that strengthened their control over existing colonies. 6. Explain King Leopold II and his involvement with the Congo. 7. What territories did the US acquire in the 1750 to 1900 time period? 8. What territories did Japan acquire in the 1750 to 1900 time period?

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1. Social Darwinism is a socio-political ideology that applies the principles of Darwinian evolution to human societies. It suggests that certain groups or societies are more "fit" or superior to others, and thus have the right to dominate or exploit those deemed less fit.2. The concept of the "civilizing mission" refers to the belief held by many Western powers during the imperialist era that it was their duty to bring civilization, progress, and enlightenment to the peoples of the non-Western world. This often justified colonial expansion and domination.3. Social Darwinism provided a pseudo-scientific justification for imperialism by suggesting that it was natural for superior societies to dominate inferior ones. This ideology gave European powers a moral justification for expanding their empires and subjugating indigenous peoples.4. Nationalism contributed to imperialism by fostering a sense of superiority and entitlement among European nations, driving them to expand their territories in order to demonstrate and solidify their national power and prestige. Nationalist sentiments also fueled competition among European powers for colonial possessions.State Expansion from 1750 to 1900:5. The British Empire strengthened its control over existing colonies, notably in India, through various means including military conquest, economic exploitation, and administrative reforms.6. King Leopold II of Belgium was involved in the colonization of the Congo region in Africa. He established the Congo Free State as his personal colony, exploiting its resources, particularly rubber, through forced labor and brutal colonial policies that resulted in widespread suffering and loss of life among the Congolese population.7. The territories acquired by the United States from 1750 to 1900 include the Louisiana Purchase (1803), Alaska (1867), and various territories acquired through the Spanish-American War (1898), such as Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.8. Japan acquired territories such as Hokkaido, Okinawa, and the Ryukyu Islands through internal expansion and consolidation during the 1750 to 1900 period. Additionally, Japan acquired Taiwan and parts of Korea through its imperial expansion in the late 19th century, notably during the First Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895) and the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905).

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