Imperialism

Economic Motives Empire Building Wealth and riches in Asia Imperialism Expansion of industry through additional markets and raw materials

Social/Religious Motives Empire Building Spread Christianity Imperialism Racism Christianize/civilize natives

Methods of Conquest Empire Building Imperialism Military conquests Spheres of Influence- Claim to trading Protectorate- Country w/ own government but controlled by outside country Colony- Country or territory governed internally by a foreign power Economic- Private business controls country

Patterns of Management Empire Building Forced labor Imperialism Indirect Control Direct Control Local officials run gov. Foreign officials brought in to rule Limited self rule No self rule Develop future leaders Assimilation Based on European gov. but with local rules Gov. based entirely on European style

Resistance Empire Building Imperialism Natives revolt Algerians Active military resistance East Africans Against Germany Coated themselves in magic water (Maji Maji) Ethiopians Menelik II plays powers against each other

Consequences Positive Negative Reduced local warfare Improved some aspects of life New technologies Negative Disease Breakdown of culture, property, way of life Unstable societies Divided African continent (artificial boundaries/unnaturally divided groups)