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You said: Colonialism  Imperialism  Residential schools  Indian Act  Truth and Reconciliation Commission  Mercantilism  Industrial Revolution  Systemic racism  Eurocentrism  Assimilation  Redlining  Globalization  British East India Company  King Leopold II  Congo Free State  Raw materials  Transnational corporations  Cultural genocide  Deindustrialization  Resistance movements  Economic disparity  Historical globalization Overarching Questions for Research & Review 1. How did European imperialism shape global power dynamics and economic systems? → Think about the Industrial Revolution, resource extraction, and colonization. 2. What were the goals and impacts of residential schools in Canada? → Include multiple perspectives (survivors, teachers, government, Indigenous leaders). 3. How did the Indian Act and other colonial laws institutionalize systemic racism in Canada? 4. In what ways did economic policies like mercantilism benefit imperial powers and harm colonies? 5. How did King Leopold II’s rule in the Congo Free State exemplify the darker side of imperialism? 6. How did industrialization fuel globalization and expand imperialist practices? 7. What does redlining reveal about how colonial ideas of race and value influenced modern policy? 8. How did Indigenous communities resist or adapt to colonialism and its consequences? 9. What legacies of colonialism and historical globalization are still visible today? 10. How can nations reconcile with their colonial pasts? What are the roles of education, policy, and truth commissions? ChatGPT said: Got it — this looks like a Grade 10 Global Systems review. I’ll give you clear, test-ready definitions for each term plus structured answers to the overarching questions. This is written so you can study, memorize, or turn it into notes. 🔑 Key Terms & Definitions Colonialism The practice of one country taking control of another land, exploiting its resources, and dominating its people politically, economically, and culturally. Imperialism A broader system where powerful nations extend influence or control over weaker regions through colonization, military force, or economic pressure. Residential Schools Canadian government-funded, church-run schools created to assimilate Indigenous children by removing them from their families and suppressing Indigenous language and culture. Indian Act A Canadian law (1876–present) that controls many aspects of Indigenous life, including governance, land, and identity, often limiting rights and autonomy. Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) A commission that documented the harms of residential schools, shared survivor testimony, and created Calls to Action to promote reconciliation in Canada. Mercantilism An economic system where colonies existed to benefit the mother country by supplying raw materials and buying finished goods. Industrial Revolution A period of rapid industrial growth (1700s–1800s) marked by factories, machines, and mass production, increasing demand for raw materials and labor. Systemic Racism Racism that is built into laws, institutions, and policies, even if individuals do not intend to be racist. Eurocentrism Viewing the world mainly from a European perspective, treating European culture and history as superior or universal. Assimilation Forcing or pressuring a group to abandon their culture and adopt the dominant society’s language, beliefs, and practices. Redlining A discriminatory policy where banks and governments denied services to racialized communities, reinforcing poverty and inequality. Globalization The increasing connection of countries through trade, communication, culture, and migration. British East India Company A powerful corporation that controlled trade and territory in India, eventually acting like a government on behalf of Britain. King Leopold II The Belgian king who personally controlled the Congo Free State, exploiting land and people for profit. Congo Free State A privately controlled colony where resources were extracted through extreme exploitation, showing the abuses of imperialism. Raw Materials Natural resources (rubber, cotton, minerals) taken from colonies and used to make goods. Transnational Corporations Companies that operate in multiple countries, often influencing global trade and labor conditions. Cultural Genocide The destruction of a group’s language, traditions, and identity without necessarily killing its people. Deindustrialization The decline of manufacturing jobs, often leaving communities with economic hardship. Resistance Movements Efforts by colonized or oppressed people to oppose control, preserve culture, or demand rights. Economic Disparity Large gaps in wealth and opportunity between groups or regions. Historical Globalization Early global connections created through trade, colonization, and empire-building. 🌍 Overarching Questions – Explained 1. How did European imperialism shape global power dynamics and economic systems? European nations used industrial technology to dominate other regions, extract raw materials, and build wealth. Colonies became dependent, while Europe gained economic and political power. 2. What were the goals and impacts of residential schools in Canada? Goals: Assimilate Indigenous children Eliminate Indigenous cultures Impacts: Loss of language and identity Intergenerational trauma Broken family and community ties Perspectives: Survivors: trauma and loss Government: framed as “education” Indigenous leaders: recognized as cultural genocide 3. How did the Indian Act institutionalize systemic racism in Canada? It restricted Indigenous self-government, controlled identity, and imposed foreign systems, embedding inequality into law. 4. How did mercantilism benefit imperial powers and harm colonies? Imperial powers gained wealth and industry, while colonies were economically dependent, underdeveloped, and exploited for labor and resources. 5. How did King Leopold II’s rule in the Congo Free State show the darker side of imperialism? It showed how imperialism prioritized profit over human life, with extreme exploitation and suffering tied to resource extraction. 6. How did industrialization fuel globalization and imperialism? Factories needed resources and markets, pushing nations to expand empires, intensify trade, and connect global economies. 7. What does redlining reveal about colonial ideas influencing modern policy? It shows how racial hierarchies from colonialism shaped housing, wealth, and opportunity, with effects that still exist today. 8. How did Indigenous communities resist or adapt to colonialism? Political activism Cultural preservation Legal challenges Education and storytelling Resistance continues today through reconciliation efforts and land claims. 9. What legacies of colonialism are still visible today? Economic inequality Systemic racism Cultural loss Global wealth imbalance 10. How can nations reconcile with their colonial pasts? Education and curriculum change Policy reform Truth commissions Respect for Indigenous rights Listening to affected communities
Difficulty: Level 5 - Very Hard
Questions: 14
Generated: January 07, 2026 at 03:29 AM
Generated by: Ayesha Aibani
Instructions: Select an answer for each question and click "Check Answer" to see if you're correct. Then view the explanation to learn more!
1 What was the primary goal of the residential school system in Canada?
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: The residential school system aimed to assimilate Indigenous children by removing them from their families and suppressing their cultures.
2 Which of the following best defines mercantilism?
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Mercantilism is defined as an economic system where colonies exist primarily to enrich the mother country.
3 King Leopold II is known for his role in which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: King Leopold II personally controlled the Congo Free State, exploiting its resources and people for profit.
4 What does redlining reveal about systemic racism?
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Redlining illustrates how historical colonial ideas of race and value influenced modern housing policies and perpetuated inequality.
5 What is the main purpose of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in Canada?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The TRC was established to document the experiences of residential school survivors and create recommendations for reconciliation.
6 How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to imperialism?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Industrial Revolution increased the demand for raw materials and markets, prompting countries to expand their empires.
7 What is cultural genocide?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Cultural genocide involves the systematic destruction of a group's language, traditions, and identity without necessarily killing its people.
8 Which of the following describes systemic racism?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Systemic racism is racism that is built into laws, institutions, and policies, regardless of individual intent.
9 What role did the British East India Company play in India?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The British East India Company was a powerful corporation that controlled trade and territory in India, often acting like a government.
10 What is economic disparity?
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Economic disparity refers to the significant differences in wealth and opportunities between different groups or regions.
11 What was a significant effect of deindustrialization?
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Deindustrialization often leads to a decline in manufacturing jobs, resulting in economic hardship for affected communities.
12 What does globalization refer to?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Globalization refers to the growing interconnectedness of countries through trade, communication, culture, and migration.
13 Which of the following represents a resistance movement against colonialism?
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Resistance movements include various forms of opposition to colonial rule, including political activism and protests.
14 How has Eurocentrism influenced perspectives on history?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Eurocentrism involves viewing the world primarily from a European perspective, often treating European culture and history as superior.
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