1. The Age of Imperialism (1800–1914)
Lesson 1 The New Imperialism

2. Describe the characteristics of imperial rule.
The Age of Imperialism (1800–1914)
Lesson 1 The New Imperialism
Learning Objectives
Explain the political, economic, and social causes of European imperialism.
Understand how technology and other factors contributed to the spread of imperialism.
Describe the characteristics of imperial rule.
Summarize the cultural, political, and social effects of imperialism.

3. Imperialism Protectorate Sphere of influence,
The Age of Imperialism (1800–1914)
Lesson 1 The New Imperialism
Key Terms
Imperialism
Protectorate
Sphere of influence,

4. Motivations for the New Imperialism
The Industrial Revolution transformed the West. Advances in science and technology, industry, transportation, and communication provided Western nations with many advantages. Armed with new economic and political power, Western nations set out to dominate the world, building extensive overseas empires in the late 1800s.

5. Industrialization - Need for Resources Drives Further Expansion
Motivations for the New Imperialism
Industrialization - Need for Resources Drives Further Expansion
Nationalism - Political and Military Causes
Humanitarianism – Europeans thought it was their duty to civilize and uplift African people Humanitarian and Religious Motives
Social Darwinism – Survival of the fittest applied to human behavior

6. Nationalism
French Revolution and Napoleon spread Nationalism throughout Europe
Continued by German and Italy unification
Pride in one’s country was based upon industrial production, military strength, and size of empire (comparison tools)

7. Industrialization
Increased population in Europe
Great technological advances – military, transportation, communications
Continued economic expansion requires more resources and markets

8. Humanitarianism / Social Darwinism
Christian missionaries saw Africa and Asia as fertile ground for converts
Cultural superiority – Europeans must “save” the rest of the world

9. Western Imperialism Spreads Rapidly
From about 1870 to 1914, imperialist nations gained control over much of the world. Leading the way were soldiers, merchants, settlers, missionaries, and explorers. In Europe, imperial expansion found favor with all classes, from bankers and manufacturers to workers. Western imperialism expanded rapidly for a number of reasons.

10. Western Imperialism Spreads Rapidly
Vulnerable Non-Western States
Ottoman Empire was weakening
Tribal wars in West Africa
Slave trade
Lack of centralized government
Western Advantages
Strong economies, well-organized governments, powerful armies and navies.
Improved medicine
Bigger guns
Europeans also played rivals against one another

11. Western Imperialism Spreads Rapidly
Western imperialists had powerful armies to keep control in their colonies. Here, British Army troops put down a rebellion in Bombay, India, in Support a Point of View with Evidence Does the artist who created this drawing favor the British or the Indians? What details in the image support your conclusion?

12. Scramble for Africa
Prior to the Age of Imperialism, Europeans only controlled port towns (except for Portugal who had larger colonies)
British took South Africa, Sierra Leone, and Gambia in the mid-1800s

13. Scramble for Africa
Between 1875 and European control of Africa went from 10% to 90%
Only two nations, Liberia and Ethiopia remained independent

14. Scramble for Africa

15. Berlin Conference
Tensions began to mount between rival European nations during scramble for Africa
Conference called in 1884 by Bismarck of Germany to defuse disputes and set guidelines for colonization
Conference in Berlin essentially divided up Africa – no African representatives were invited
During division tribal territories and rivalries were not considered. Boundaries were drawn that divided tribes and coupled enemies together, leading to modern problems in Africa.

16. Types of Imperial Rule
The leading imperial powers developed several kinds of colonial rule. Each of the different types reflected different goals for their colonies.

17. Types of Imperial Rule
Direct Rule
French, German, Portuguese
Direct rule of locals
Imposed culture on local lands
Highly centralized
Indirect Rule
British
Advisors made laws but local ruler carried out laws
Local rulers retained authority and reported to Britain
Mixed cultures

18. Other Types of Imperial Rule
Protectorate – local rulers left in place but were expected to follow guidance from European leaders. Cheaper then setting up colonies
Sphere of Influence – outside power claimed exclusive investment or trading privileges. Mostly seen in China
Company Rule – Company gains political and economic control over an area. East India Company

19. Quiz: Motivations for the New Imperialism
Which of the following BEST summarizes the causes of imperialism in the late 1800s?
A. Westerners wanted to spread their religion, sell manufactured goods, and gain territory to compete with other countries.
B. Westerners wanted markets for their goods and to attract non-Western workers for their factories.
C. Westerners wanted to spread their religion and educate people.
D. Westerners wanted to conquer as much land as they could because they needed more territory.

20. Quiz: Western Imperialism Spreads Rapidly
How were Western nations able to expand their control over Asia and Africa so quickly?
A. Their reliance on enslaved people gave them enough manpower to conquer Asian and African territories.
B. They had strong governments, advanced economies and technology, and military power.
C. They brought industry to Africa and Asia, setting up factories near the sources of resources.
D. They adopted the traditions of the local peoples that they hoped to control.

21. Quiz: Types of Imperial Rule
How do direct and indirect rule differ?
A. Direct rule allowed for a European monarch to rule directly over the colony; indirect rule let the colonies rule themselves with no intervention.
B. Direct rule set up a government ruled by the local people; indirect rule set up a government controlled by royal officials.
C. Direct rule set up Westerners to rule over colonies; indirect rule allowed them to rule themselves with no intervention.
D. Direct rule had European officials and soldiers to govern colonies; indirect rule used Western-appointed locals to govern colonies.