Chapter 26 Imperialism

The Meaning of Imperialism Through Political Cartoons

Analyzing Political Cartoons Political cartoons often… – Reflect events and express an opinion How Read a Cartoon: – Need to look at… Labels - what’s identified/named Symbolism – what images are used to help make a connection Analogy - what’s being compared Irony – what’s the cartoonist’s opinion

What is the Meaning/Definition of Imperialism Whose involved? What are the goals? Where is it taking place? Why is it happening? How is it happening?

What is the meaning/definition of Imperialism? Whose involved? What are the goals? Where is it taking place? Why is it happening? How is it happening?

Book’s definition of Imperialism Imperialism is when one country takes over or controls another country. What, in your mind, did the book’s definition leave out?

Reasons for Imperialism Political Motives Economic Motives Cultural Motives

Political Motives Believed their country would gain more… – Respect from other nations – Troops for bigger armies – Refueling stations for navies Big Idea… – Make your country the biggest and the best!

Economic Motives Believed their country would gain more… – Raw materials for industry – New markets to sell goods – Colonies to send jobless workers

Cultural Motives Believed it was their country’s duty to… – Spread Religion – Carry out the “White Man’s Burden” Belief needed to civilize “half devil half child” natives. “The first step towards lightening The White Man’s Burden is through teaching the virtues of cleanliness.”

Types of Imperialism Settlement – Large group people settle in 1 place Dependent – Imperialist officials rule country/natives Protectorate – Local ruler “leads”, but Imperialists have real power Sphere of Influence – Area where Imperialist country had a special interest, which was respected

Imperialism Group Project

Group 1Group 2Group 3 Tyler Dianora Abs Potter Rusty Andriea Highland Sid Shirey & Hollan Tom Shawn Pabon Cy Serian Dan Sport Pepe Alex R. Ward Fitz Casey Specht Whalen Chris K. Riddle James Ditzel Shane Ang Keefe Home Groups 1-2

Home Groups 7-8 Group 1Group 2 Nicole Farinaccio Devlin Keara Bodoh Britt & Ian Lucien Kristin Straley & Straight Kurt & Wells Brendon & Arlene Billie Sandra Ferraro & Rags Jake & West Trevor Matt Ryan Alexa Donahue

Home Groups Group 1Group 2 Sarah Monique Em Cody & Tori Nardi Wasser Alex Vega & Perez Jack & Nemeth Robbins Black Yula & Mills Annabelle & Gallagher Laura Adam Martino Jarvis and Hannah Steph Morgan Jess and Matt

French in N. Africa

British in N. Africa

West, Central and East Africa

S. Africa

British in India

Japanese Imperialism

S.E. Asia

U.S. in the Pacific

American Imperialism

America in Mexico

6 Main Ideas 1.Definition of Imperialism 2.Goals/Motives of Imperialism 3.Who Controls What? 4.Treatment of Natives 5.Revolts Against Imperialists 6.Consequences of Imperialism

1-2 Expert Groups Group 1: Casey, Tyler, Shawn Group 2: Lauren, Pabon, Specht Group 3: Abs, Cy, Whalen Group 4: Potter, Serian, Kelly Group 5: Rusty, Riddle, Dan Group 6: Andriea, Sport, James Group 7: Highland, Pepe, Ditzel Group 8: Sid, Alex Russo, Shane Group 9: Shirey, Hollan, Ang, Ward Group 10: Tom, Jake, Keefe

7-8 Expert Groups Group 1: Nicole, Brendon, Arlene Group 2: Farinaccio, Billie Group 3: Devlin, Sandra Group 4: Ferraro, Keara, Ragozine Group 5: Bodoh, Jake, West Group 6: Trevor, Britt, Ian Group 7: Lucien, Matt Group 8: Kristin, Ryan Group 9: Donahue, Alexa Group 10: Kurt, Straley, Wells

17-18 Expert Groups Group 1: Sarah, Black, Kristin Group 2: Yula, Monique, Mills Group 3: Em, Annabelle, Gallagher Group 4: Laura C., Cody, Tori Group 5: Nardi, Adam Group 6: Wasser, Martino Group 7: Jarvis, Alex, Hannah Group 8: Vega, Steph, Perez Group 9: Morgan, Jack, Nemeth Group 10: Jess, Matt, Robbins

Is Imperialism Morally Right?

The “New White Man’s Burden”? ``…that American’s have a right and even an obligation to depose regimes they consider evil…” Is Modern Imperialism Morally Right?