European Imperialism Learning Goal: How did the Industrial Revolution cause European nations to take over colonies in Africa & Asia?
What is Imperialism?
Age of Imperialism (1800-1914) What is Imperialism? From 1850 to 1914, the strong, industrialized countries of the world (England, France, Germany, USA) dominated many of the weaker countries of the world & controlled all aspects of their lives
Why did the Industrialized Nations of Europe Imperialize?
Why did the Industrialized Nations of the World Imperialize? Each country in Europe wanted to be the most important & powerful nation Having a lot of overseas colonies showed power This turned into an all-out race for the best colonies & most numerous colonies
Why did the Industrialized Nations of the World Imperialize? The Industrial Revolution caused a huge demand for more 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
Why did the Industrialized Nations of the World Imperialize? Christian missionaries attempted to convert the “uncivilized” natives in the world by setting up churches, schools, & hospitals Europeans believed in “Social Darwinism” that whites are the most superior race Europeans believed in the “White Man’s Burden” that they had a responsibility to civilize the world
There’s More Than One Type of Imperialism?!? Yeah, but don’t call the CoPS! (Colony, Protectorate, Sphere of Influence)
Europeans send governors to directly rule a colony Local rulers remain in place, but the European “mother country” makes all the real decisions European countries have exclusive trading rights in territory
The White Man’s Burden