Questions – Chapter 11

1. What is imperialism?

2. According to the text, what were the policies of the East India Company in India?

3. When was the greatest period of European colonial expansion?

4. What were the motivations of the European powers in creating colonies?

5. Which countries were most involved in conquering large parts of Africa?

6. Which countries were most involved in conquering large parts of Asia?

7. What does the author include in the term “American Imperialism”? Is this form of imperialism the same as that of the European powers?

8. What was Hobson’s explanation for imperialism?

9. According to Hobson, what was the basic cause of deficiencies in domestic demand?

10. What was his solution to reversing European imperialist expansion?

11. How did the European socialists view Hobson’s ideas?

12. According to Lenin, what was the effect of the rise of cartels, monopolies, etc. on the financial system?

13. What is meant by “exporting commodities” and “exporting capital”?

14. How did Lenin’s views differ from those of Hobson?

15. According to Lenin, what was the role of national governments in supporting imperialist programs?

16. What were Lenin’s predictions regarding imperialism?