IMPERIALISM INTRO 1870-1914  Hook Video

DEFINITION The domination by one country of the political, economic or cultural life of another country/territory

WHY DID EUROPEANS THINK IT WAS IMPORTANT TO CONQUER OTHER COUNTRIES? 1400-1600: European nations sponsor missions of exploration (Gold, Glory & God) Establish colonies in the Americas & trade outposts in Asia & Africa (wealth & trade) Christian missionary efforts (knowledge of people & geography  maps)

WHAT DID FRENCH REVOLUTION & INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION HAVE TO DO WITH IT? French Revolution  nationalism & political competition Industrial Revolution  greater wealth, economic strength & technological advancements  demand for natural resources & new markets Attitude of superiority begins

WHAT WERE EUROPEANS LOOKING FOR FROM THESE COUNTRIES? Industrial needs (rubber, petroleum, manganese, timber) Expand markets (buyers for products) Invest in undeveloped regions b/c cheap labor Outlet for growing European population

WHAT WAS HAPPENING AS A RESULT OF IMPERIALISM? BALANCE OF POWER– if one country seizes control of land, then another country rushes in to gain control nearby Humanitarian goals - share God’s word & spread industry to improve the lives of non-Europeans (Social Darwinism)

WHY WAS EUROPE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS QUEST? Technology – Maxim machine gun, repeating rifles, steam-driven ships (military, communication & travel) Advancements in medical knowledge  quinine (for malaria) Economic & political strength added control  the ability to hold control over land & people in other parts of the world Diversity of African languages, tribal customs, loyalty, ethnic groups & traditional warfare over land, water & trade rights  disunity among African people (similar to indigenous American tribes)

CAUSES AND OUTCOMES *Turn to pg. 4 in notebook* Industrial Revolution/French Revolution New markets to sell goods Search for raw materials/natural resources Racism/Superiority OUTCOMES Decreased local warfare/breakdown of traditional cultures Boundaries dividing people Loss of population from disease & unsuccessful resistances 2 positive  increased literacy & improved infrastructure

COLONY Group of people who leave their native country to form settlement in a new land, still in connection to their mother country DIRECT RULE  officials sent from “mother country” to rule people directly & impose culture, language, politics, & economics France, Germany, Belgium

PROTECTORATE Local rulers left in place, but accept advice regarding trade, industry, politics, & missionaries INDIRECT RULE  use of local sultans, chiefs, & rulers to administer laws & codes of “mother country”; encouraged education & cooperation to prepare for future of independence Britain and US

SPHERE OF INFLUENCE Area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment & trading/economic privilege

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