Imperialism – The process of establishing an empire
Old Imperialism Conquest
Old Imperialism Conquest Colonization through emigration
Old Imperialism Conquest Colonization through emigration Establish trade centers
New Imperialism Capital investment
New Imperialism Capital investment Utilize native population for labor
New Imperialism Capital investment Utilize native population for labor Manipulate local governments
New Imperialism Capital investment Utilize native population for labor Manipulate local governments Colony, Protectorate, or Sphere
Case Study: Africa
Stanley and Livingstone David Livingstone Henry Morton Stanley
Case Study: Africa Stanley and Livingstone “Dr. Livingstone I presume.”
Case Study: Africa Stanley and Livingstone Nationalism
Case Study: Africa Stanley and Livingstone Nationalism Scramble for Africa – Berlin Conference 1885
Asia
How did Europeans justify Imperialism?
Capital investment
How did Europeans justify Imperialism? Capital investment New markets
How did Europeans justify Imperialism? Capital investment New markets Raw materials
How did Europeans justify Imperialism? Capital investment New markets Raw materials Civilize the “savages”
How did Europeans justify Imperialism? Capital investment New markets Raw materials Civilize the “savages” Spread Christianity
How did Europeans justify Imperialism? Capital investment New markets Raw materials Civilize the “savages” Spread Christianity Prestige and power
What were the effects of imperialism?
Mistreatment of indigenous peoples
What were the effects of imperialism? Mistreatment of indigenous peoples Destruction of indigenous cultures
What were the effects of imperialism? Mistreatment of indigenous peoples Destruction of indigenous cultures Limited governmental training
What were the effects of imperialism? Mistreatment of indigenous peoples Destruction of indigenous cultures Limited governmental training Political boundaries that did not match ethnic boundaries
What were the effects of imperialism? Mistreatment of indigenous peoples Destruction of indigenous cultures Limited governmental training Political boundaries that did not match ethnic boundaries International conflict
What were the effects of imperialism? Mistreatment of indigenous peoples Destruction of indigenous cultures Limited governmental training Political boundaries that did not match ethnic boundaries International conflict Rebellion and massacre