1 The Age of Imperialism Chapter 27

2 The Scramble for Africa Imperialism – the seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country Africa before Imperialism – –100s of languages and ethnic groups – –Mostly traditional beliefs (some Muslim and Christian influence) – –Some empires and some villages

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4 The Scramble for Africa Why was Europe not involved earlier? – –Africa was too vast – –Africa was too tough to navigate/explore – –Africa had their own trade networks, didn’t need Europeans – –Africa had some tough armies for protection

5 The Scramble for Africa Forces that drove Imperialism – –European Superiority – “We’re more civilized than they are.” – –Nationalism – Pride in your country, and its accomplishments – –Social Darwinism – Survival of the Fittest – –Missionary work – to “save the heathens”

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7 Europeans in Muslim Lands The Ottoman empire was still around in the late 1800s – its power was only a fraction of what it once was. The Ottoman Empire had: weak leadership, corrupt gov’t, economic problems – to say the least.

8 Europeans in Muslim Lands Why did the Europeans want this land? – –Because of its unique location (geopolitics) – –It was a trade center that would give the controlling country access to all goods coming out of Eastern Europe and Western Asia.

9 British Imperialism in India Britain began to colonize in India in the 1600s Why colonize in India? – –Because of the potential economic impact that it could have for the Europeans. – –Britain considered India the “Jewel in the crown” of their expansion efforts.

10 British Imperialism in India Positives 1) 1) Built Railroads 2) 2) Built roads 3) 3) Built Hospitals 4) 4) Built dams, bridges, and irrigation 5) 5) Sanitation a public health improved 6) 6) Schools and colleges were built, so literacy improved 7) 7) Cleared India of bandits and thieves Negatives 1)British held most of the political and economic power 2)British were racists 3)Famine caused because Indians were reliant on cash-crops instead of food crops 4)Revolts lead to persecution and death

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12 British Imperialism in India Indians became more demanding for their rights. They hated the fact that the British were there. Indians became more demanding for their rights. They hated the fact that the British were there. Sepoy Mutiny Sepoy Mutiny Nationalism grew for the Indians Nationalism grew for the Indians

13 Imperialism in Southeast Asia Who was involved in South East Asia? Who was involved in South East Asia? –Dutch –Portuguese –British –French –United States Results: Typical improvements to the countries colonized, and typical resentment for “intruding.” Results: Typical improvements to the countries colonized, and typical resentment for “intruding.”

14 Summary of Imperialism IMPERIALISM CAUSES 1)Nationalism 2)Economic Competition 3)Missionary Spirit DEFINITION the seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country EFFECTS 1)Colonization 2)Economic Expansion 3)Christianization