New Imperialism (1850-1910)

Industrialism Fueled Imperialism The Industrial Revolution increased countries’ needs for both raw materials and markets for their goods. The Industrialized powers of Europe competed for control of different parts of the world. Their policy of directly or indirectly controlling other lands (i.e. trying to build an Empire) was known as imperialism. Imperialism was viewed as a necessary policy if a country was going to have a strong economy and become a world power. A model of Imperialism

Other Causes for Imperialism Nationalism furthered imperialism as each country felt it needed to show its power by building an empire. Pride motivated as well as profit. Europeans had led the industrial revolution and believed the new technology they had developed was proof of their superiority. Some believed it was their calling to dominate the world. Click here for Rudyard Kipling’s famous poem “White man’s Burden. And click here for an African-American response to this poem

Christian Missionary Work Christianity also played a big role in imperialism. By the 1800s missionaries had done lots of work in Asia and Africa, and had written accounts of what they had seen. These accounts motivated many to expand imperialism. The slave trade still existed in parts of the world such as East Africa, and missionaries believed that only European domination would end the slave trade. David Livingstone was a Scottish Missionary famous for his work in Africa

Effects of Imperialism Europe’s desire to control other parts of the world had a dramatic effect on world culture. European manufactured goods flooded world markets and replaced traditional industries. European lifestyles, social, political and economic philosophies were spread around the world. Colonized peoples resisted European domination and responded in diverse ways to Western influences.

Different Forms of Imperialism Imperialism took different forms, however all pretty much had the same purpose: Serving the mother country. Colonies: settlement in a new territory, people who settle the area are placed in control Protectorates: take control of a foreign government, but keep their ruler in power. Sphere of Influence: an area indirectly ruled by a foreign government

Britain’s empire reached to all corners of the globe Britain’s empire reached to all corners of the globe. It was said that “the sun never sets on the British Empire”

Let’s Review The policy of one country controlling foreign areas for its own benefit (building an empire) is referred to as: ___________. The two main continents that were targets for imperialism during the late 19th century were: _________and ____________. Industrialization contributed to imperialism because countries needed ___________ ____________ to fuel their factories. In addition to using colonies to obtain raw materials, colonies also supplied new _____________ for industrialized countries to sell their products. 1. The policy of one country controlling foreign areas for its own benefit (building an empire) is referred to as: ____________. Yes, you are right! Imperialism 2. The two main continents that were targets for imperialism during the late 19th century were: _________and ____________. Awesome! – Africa and Asia 3. Industrialization contributed to imperialism because countries needed ___________ ____________ to fuel their factories. Great job! Raw Materials or Natural Resources 4. In addition to using colonies to obtain raw materials, colonies also supplied new _____________ for industrialized countries to sell their products. Right on! - Markets