SCERT Maharashtra solutions for History [English] 12 Standard HSC chapter 2 - European Colonialism [Latest edition]

'Declaration of Independence' was drafted by ______.

The Second Anglo-Burmese War was fought during the times of ______.

Choose the correct alternative and rewrite the statement.

India was a ____________ Colony.

In 1496, ______ was granted permission to establish colonies on American land.

The ‘Stamp Act’ of 1765, passed by ______ made it obligatory to purchase stamps for important documents.

In 1774, a meeting was held at ______, it was decided to oppose British colonial policies.

Find the incorrect pair from group 'B', and write the corrected one.

Find the incorrect pair from group ‘B’, and write the corrected one.

Write the name of the historical place/person/event.
The region from Florida to California on the southern coast of America was under the control of- ____________.

Write the name of the historical place/ person/event.

Sea voyages for exploration were encouraged during the reign of the Queen.

Write the name of a historical place/person/event.

In 1607, the British built a colony on the banks of river James which was renamed as – ______

Write the names of historical places/persons/events.

power that had colonies in the coastal region of North America stretching from New England to Carolina –

Write the name of a historical place/person/event.

In the 1890 treaty between whom it was agreed that Sikkim was a British protectorate - ______

Write the name of a historical place/person/event.

Suez Canal that joined the Mediterranean and the Red Sea was built under the supervision of – ______

The British wanted to gain control over Myanmar because ______.

European traders were attracted to Asian and African regions; because ______

Observe the map and answer the questions based on it.

1. Explain whether these colonies are in North America or South America?
2. On which coast are these colonies located?
3. Which ocean is to the east of these colonies?
4. The port of Boston, is related to which incidence?
5. To which important event in the American war of independence is Philadelphia associated?

Complete the following concept map.

Explain the imperialistic chain –

Complete the following:

Write a short Note.
Nature of Colonialism

Write the Short note.

Consequences of colonialism

Write the Short note.

Spanish Colonies in America

Write a short note.

American War of Independence.

Write the Short note.

Berlin Conference of 1884

Explain the following statement with reason.

The Industrial Revolution gave momentum to colonialism.

Explain the following statement with reason.
European nations established colonies in America.

Explain the following statements with reason.

It was said that the sun never sets on the British Empire.

Explain the following statement with reason.

European Nations established their colonies in Africa.

State your opinion.

Colonialism caused the psychological slavery of Indians.

State your opinion.

European nations were at the forefront of establishing colonies.

State your opinion.

As a result of colonialism, freedom movements emerged in colonies.

State your opinion.

Spain earned enormous wealth as a result of its colony in America.

State your opinion.

In America, the process of colonization and the freedom happened way before than India.

State your opinion.

British keenly watched political events in India’s neighboring states.

Explain the events in the American struggle for independence.

Write the information about the British Colonies in Africa.

Explain the British – Myanmar relations.

Brahmi Wars

Explain the British – Myanmar relations.

King Thibaw

Explain the British – Myanmar relations.

Consequences

Write a note on the Relation of the British with the state in Asia.

Nepal

Write a note on the Relation of the British with the state in Asia.

Bhutan

Write a note on the Relation of the British with the state in Asia.

Tibet