Period 2,5,6, & 7 We will examine Europe’s attempts to colonize Muslim and Hindu lands. Islam Basics Hajj Clip Entering Mecca Chapter 11 Notes Suez Canal Clip
Chapter 11 Section 1 Why did Imperialism Happen? Industrialization required new markets to sell goods More raw materials were needed Empires were seen as an example of national greatness Europeans believed in Social Darwinism Europeans were more advanced then everyone else Had duty to westernize or civilize other people
Types of Imperialism Colony – A country governed directly by a foreign power Protectorate – A country governing itself but still under foreign control Sphere of Influence – An area in a country where trade is controlled by an outside power Economic Imperialism – A country controlled by a private business
Egypt wanted to keep Europeans out Decided to modernize country to block Europeans Leaders decided to build the Suez Canal Canal connected Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Modernizing Egypt was expensive and the country was soon in $450 million debt Britain took over Egypt in order to get their money back
Ottoman Empire Ottoman Empire once controlled parts of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East Parts of Empire were taken by Europeans over time.