The Age of Imperialism

What is Imperialism? Imperialism –The takeover of a country or territory by a stronger nation with the intent to dominate the political, economical, and social life of the people of that nation

Motives for Imperialism 1. Economic Motive – New Markets  Places to sell their goods –Raw Materials  Resources to make their goods 2.Nationalism –Obtained colonies in order to gain an advantage over rivals –Ex. –National prestige  Nation can’t be great without colonies “ All great nations in the fullness of their strength have desired to set their mark upon barbarian lands” V.

Motives for Imperialism 3.Social Darwinism – Based on Charles Darwin’s idea of “Survival of the fittest” –Those who are the fittest to survive enjoy wealth and success and are considered superior to others. Europeans were the “fit” non- Europeans were the “unfit” because they did not have the culture and technology the

4.Racism –One race is superior over another and race determines traits and capabilities – Because of their advanced technology, Europeans believed that they were superior 5. White Mans Burden –Belief was that Europeans had a moral responsibility to civilize primitive people –Bring the Christian message to the “heathen masses” –Bring the benefits of Western culture to these societies Motives for Imperialism

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Forms of Imperialism 1. Colony – A country or region governed internally by a foreign power 2. Protectorate – A country or territory with its own internal government but under the control of an outside power 3. Sphere of Influence – An area in which outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges

4. Economic Imperialism – Independent but less developed nations are controlled by private business interests rather than by other governments 5. Annexation – The adding of a territory or the incorporation of a territory to an existing more powerful nation *Answer the following Questions!* A.Which two forms of Imperialism are motivated by interests in business and trade? B. What is the difference between a protectorate and a colony? Forms of Imperialism

Internal Management Methods of Colonies 1. Indirect Control Local government officials were used to rule – Handled much of the daily management of the colony Style of government was based on European styles of government Goal was to develop and train future leaders Positive Aspects Cheaper Better access to resources Affected local cultural less

2. Direct Control – Foreign officials brought in to rule – Government is European style – Colony does not have a say in the government – Goal was to assimilate the people Idea that over time a local population will absorb the culture of the ruling country – Based on the idea of paternalism Treating subject people as if they were children, providing for their needs, but not giving them rights Internal Management Methods of Colonies

Imperialism in Africa 1. What were the starting points for the slave trade in Africa? 2. King Leopold sent ______________ to establish trade with native Africans in the _____________. This single act began a flurry of imperialistic activity. 3. What three things did the Berlin Conference set as guidelines for colonizing Africa ( in your own words) 4. By 1900 the only areas of Africa remaining independent were ______________ and _______________. 5. Decedents of the original Dutch settlers were called _____________. They came into conflict with the ________________.

Imperialism in Africa 6. Why were the British successful in defeating the Zulu? 7. What company did Cecil Rhodes establish in southern Africa? 8. What was Cecil Rhodes Master Plan? Who resisted this movement? What was this called? 9. What is tribalism?

Imperialism in Africa

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Imperialism in China China was independent because: –Effective agricultural system based off of rice, corn, sweet potatoes and peanuts – Easily fed it’s 300 million people –Very traditional ancient culture – Didn’t want “fancy things from Europe” – Extensive mining and manufacturing industries Salt, tin, silver and iron mines Produced silks and high quality cottons as well as fine porcelain

China was self-sufficient no interest in trading with Europe –Only one port open to Europeans – Exported a lot to Europeans, especially British who bought a lot of tea – Imported very little, but what they did import was very inexpensive Europe wanted to fine one product the Chinese would by –Found it was Opium –A habit- forming narcotic made from the poppy plant Imperialism in China

Questions for Reading Imperialism in China 1. Where did the poppy plants that Britain imported come from? 2. Which western nations were involved with the idea of developing spheres of influence? 3. What is a Sphere of Influence? 4. What country came up with the idea of the Open Door Policy? What was the Open Door Policy?

Questions for Reading Imperialism in China 5. What was the Taiping Rebellion? What were its effects on the Chinese people? 6. Explain what the Boxer Rebellion was. What was the effect on the Chinese people?Boxer Rebellion 7.Who were the two leaders during the Chinese Civil War? What political party did they represent? 8. Who won the Chinese Civil War? Where did

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