Motivations for Imperialism Essential Question: What is imperialism & what factors led to the rise of imperialism?

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From 1850 to 1914, the strong, industrialized nations of Europe used imperialism to seize colonies & dominate the local gov’ts & economies in Africa & Asia

Why did the industrialized nations of the world imperialize? Nationalism in Europe meant that each nation wanted to become the most powerful Having a lot of overseas colonies showed power This turned into an all-out race for the best & most numerous colonies in Africa & Asia

The Industrial Revolution led to a huge demand for raw materials so countries could make more factory-produced goods The Industrial Revolution caused a huge demand for new overseas markets to sell their finished goods Having numerous colonies in Africa & Asia helped fuel the Industrial Revolution

Christian missionaries wanted to convert the “uncivilized” natives in the world by creating churches, schools, & hospitals Europeans believed in an idea called “Social Darwinism” that argued that whites were the most evolved & superior race Europeans believed in the “white man’s burden” that they had a responsibility to civilize the world

Forms of Imperialism Sphere of Influence: Nations gain exclusive trading rights in territory, dominate all trade, but allow the local gov’t to make other decisions Colony: Europeans seize a territory & rule it directly by sending governors to the colony Protectorate: Local gov’t exists, but Europeans make all real decisions in order to protect their trade

What was the impact of European imperialism in Africa? Essential Question: What was the impact of European imperialism in Africa?

Partition of Africa Board Game Use your ruler and map of Africa to carve out a 1 inch by 1 inch colony First come, first serve

From 1880 to 1914 European nations used imperialism to dominate the continent of Africa

The arrival of Europeans changed Africa The Industrial Revolution led to imperialism in Africa in the mid-1800s Before Europeans, Africa was divided into tribal clans During the Age of Exploration, Europeans explored the African coast …and brought African slaves to their colonies in America …and powerful Islamic kingdoms

In the 1870s, the discoveries of a missionary named David Livingstone increased European interest in Africa The first Europeans to explore the interior of Africa were missionaries & explorers Reports of large deposits of natural resources & the rise of nationalism in Europe set off a race for African colonies Social Darwinism, steamboats, & industrial weapons encouraged the conquest of Africa

Quick class discussion: The race for African colonies was so fierce that Europeans became afraid wars would break out In 1884, 14 nations met at the Congress of Berlin to “set the rules” for colonizing in Africa Any nation could claim land in Africa by notifying other nations & showing it could control the area Quick class discussion: What kind of rules do you think they came up with? No African nations were invited to attend; No concern was given to ethic divisions in Africa

By 1914, Europeans controlled 90% of Africa France took most of west Africa Belgium claimed the Congo in central Africa Germany had many colonies throughout Africa These nations used African colonies to gain diamonds, tin, gold, rubber & built cash-crop plantations

The most dominant imperial power in Africa was Great Britain British industry fueled demand for raw materials Britain claimed colonies in Egypt & in East Africa England In 1882, Britain seized control of the Suez Canal from a French company India Britain seized control of South Africa from the Dutch Egypt Many citizens in England dreamed of a British colony from “Capetown to Cairo” South Africa

His DeBeers Company created diamond mines in South Africa The most important empire-builder in Africa was British businessman, Cecil Rhodes His DeBeers Company created diamond mines in South Africa Rhodes gained new colonies for Britain in southern Africa Rhodes used his wealth to build railroads & telegraph lines in Africa

What was the impact of European imperialism in Africa? Europeans introduced new technologies like railroads, telegraph lines, & steamboats… …but transportation routes only connected areas that benefited European businessmen Europeans brought an end to the slave trade… …but Africans were paid low wages & exploited

What was the impact of European imperialism in Africa? Europeans built schools, churches, & hospitals… …but Africans were taught European culture Europeans profited off Africa’s raw materials & cheap African labor Africans were unable to rule themselves, participate in voting, or learn professional skills In South Africa, the British segregated society called apartheid which remained in place for over 100 years

Africans rebelled against European rule, but were defeated due to advanced European weaponry

Africa remained under the control of European imperialists from the 1880s until the 1950s & 1960s