IMPERIALISM INTRO 1870-1914 Intro 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 to 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 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
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The British Empire
IMPERIALISM INTRO 1870-1914
DEFINITION
WHY DID EUROPEANS THINK IT WAS IMPORTANT TO CONQUER OTHER COUNTRIES?
WHY DID EUROPEANS THINK IT WAS IMPORTANT TO CONQUER OTHER COUNTRIES?
WHAT DID FRENCH REVOLUTION & INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION HAVE TO DO WITH IT?
WHAT DID FRENCH REVOLUTION & INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION HAVE TO DO WITH IT?
WHAT WERE EUROPEANS LOOKING FOR FROM THESE COUNTRIES?
WHAT WERE EUROPEANS LOOKING FOR FROM THESE COUNTRIES?
WHAT WAS HAPPENING AS A RESULT OF IMPERIALISM?
WHY WAS EUROPE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS QUEST?
WHY WAS EUROPE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS QUEST?
CAUSES
OUTCOMES