What is the difference between colonialism, imperialism and colonisation?
Theories of colonialism Superpower Geographies To understand and evaluate several theories of colonialism To begin to look at the differences between communism and capitalism
Colonialism Colonialism arose from an ideology Industrialists believed in free trade and freedom to operate without interference (Laisser-faire) They felt free to travel and conquer the world in the name of trade
Colonialism However, the desire to colonise and dominate was driven by philosophies Three common philosophies were Mackinder’s heartland theory Evangelical Christianity & Social Darwinism Modernism
Over to you You will be given one theory to look at You must find out What it is Points supporting this theory Points against this theory
Sharing is caring Move around the room and talk to each other so that you understand all three theories
What do you think? Were early colonialist racist, or just looking for economic opportunities?
1945 – 1990 ‘The Cold War’ CAPITALISM v COMMUNISM After the second world war, two global superpowers emerged. The USA followed a policy to globalise its sphere of influence and become a stronger player in the world system. However the beliefs and politics of the USSR did not agree with the USA. In order to become more powerful the USSR took advantage of collapsed countries in Europe and enforced a communist regime. What criteria would have supported these countries rise to superpower?
Opposing Ideals of Power CAPITALISM COMMUNISM
COMMUNISM CAPITALISM BUSINESSES ARE PRIVATELY OWNED WORKERS ARE EMPLOYED BY PROFIT MAKING INDIVIDUALS SOCIAL OBJECTIVE IS FREEDOM COMMUNISM CAPITALISM BUSINESSES BELONG TO THE STATE SOCIAL OBJECTIVE IS EQUALITY WORKERS ARE EMPLOYED BY THE STATE
COMMUNISM CAPITALISM DEMOCRACY WITH ELECTED LEADERS FREE MARKET ECONOMY THE UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS COMMUNISM CAPITALISM DICTATORSHIP NO FREE ELECTIONS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA GOVERNMENT PLANNED ECONOMY