What were two main economic motives for Western Imperialism? (663-664) Bell Ringer 5/22/2006 What were two main economic motives for Western Imperialism? (663-664)
Bell Ringer 5/23/2006 List the economic and cultural effects of imperialists and the types of control they used. Chapter26; Section 1 (662-664) TYPES OF CONTROL (4) ECONOMIC EFFECTS CULTURAL EFFECTS
Chapter 26: The Age of Imperialism 1830-1917 Section 1: The Roots of Western Imperialism (662-665)
Imperialism 1870-1914 One country takes control of another country Local people had very little say
Settlement Colonies Large groups of people from one country living together in a new place Australia
Dependent Colonies A few European officials ruled the non-Europeans India dependent colony for Great Britain
Protectorates Local ruler kept his title Europeans really controlled the area Other nations kept out
Spheres of Influence Not a colony or a protectorate Area in which one nation had a special interest Other nations respect those special interests
National Rivals More colonies more respect Colonies place to get more troops
ISLANDS Strategic locations which became coaling stations or naval bases
Economic Motives for Imperialism Need for raw materials Other markets
White Man’s Burden Non-Western people were primitive – “half devil and half child” Westerners aimed to spread their ideas, knowledge, and culture
Missionaries Spread Christianity Knowledge of medicine, hygiene, and sanitation spread