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Types of Imperialism Settlement colonies-
Large groups of people from one country living together in a new country or territory.
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Examples of Settlement colonies
Australia In 1788, 11 ships containing around 1350 people from Great Britain arrived in Australia.
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Dependent Colonies A few European officials ruling over the non-European inhabitants. Example India Great Britain had been trading through British East India Co. since 1600’s. In 1757 the Br. East India Co. defeated a weakened Mughal Empire at the battle of Plessey In 1858 British gov’t. took direct command of India due to Sepoy uprising and ruled until 1947.
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Protectorates Territories where local rulers kept their title, and handled domestic affairs, but the Europeans controlled all foreign policy and had a large military presence in the area.
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Examples of Protectorates
Afghanistan- British controlled until Why? Strategic position to help protect interests in India. Morocco-French granted control by besieged Sultan, whose people turned against him and fought for independence. Why? To expand their territory in North Africa.
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Spheres of Influence An area in which one nation has a special interest. Legal agreements made between nations promised to not interfere with each other’s actions in these spheres of influence.
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Spheres of Influence What does this cartoon infer about England?
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Spheres of Influence What is Uncle Sam trying to prevent?
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