1. Causes, events, & consequences
European Imperialism
Causes, events, & consequences

2. Definition of “Imperialism”
The use of military power, money, or other forms of influence to control the natural resources of another nation. This is usually done to small or poor nations by larger or wealthier nations.
This practice often led to bitterness, revolt, and even revolution by the people being controlled.

3. Location Great Britain France Germany Africa
-West Africa (Gold Coast & Nigeria)
-North Africa (Egypt & Sudan)
South Africa (Transvaal)
Asia:
-Vietnam
-Cambodia
-Laos
Africa:
-West Africa
-Central (Saharan) Africa
-Small territories in central and south Africa (often in areas of competition with Great Britain or France)

4. Colonial Policies (Laws)
Great Britain
France
Germany
Created an independent Union in South Africa to keep Dutch settlers happy. One whites could vote.
Big decisions had to come from England.
Set up “Protectorates” in Asia and in Africa.
-Protectorate = a weak nation that gives resources and loyalty to the strong nation in exchange for protection.
Africa:
-Germany set up colonies and networks for trade. Goal = get the raw materials it needed to build the strongest military in Europe.

5. Influence of Geography
Great Britain
France
Germany
Controlling Egypt gave England control of the Suez Canal.
Raw materials and gold sent to England from South Africa
French colonies sent back agricultural products from rich farming soil.
German influence spread in Africa and led to conflict with English and French colonies. This colonial tension would lead to peace-time tension as well.

6. Natural Resources Great Britain France Germany
Gold, salt, and diamonds
Wood, rubber, tin, spices, tea, coffee, and sugar
Iron ore, rubber, gold/silver, wood