1. What is the difference between colonialism, imperialism and colonisation?

2. Theories of colonialism
Superpower Geographies
To understand and evaluate several theories of colonialism
To begin to look at the differences between communism and capitalism

3. Colonialism Colonialism arose from an ideology
Industrialists believed in free trade and freedom to operate without interference (Laisser-faire)
They felt free to travel and conquer the world in the name of trade

4. Colonialism
However, the desire to colonise and dominate was driven by philosophies
Three common philosophies were
Mackinder’s heartland theory
Evangelical Christianity & Social Darwinism
Modernism

5. Over to you You will be given one theory to look at You must find out
What it is
Points supporting this theory
Points against this theory

6. Sharing is caring
Move around the room and talk to each other so that you understand all three theories

7. What do you think?
Were early colonialist racist, or just looking for economic opportunities?

8. 1945 – 1990 ‘The Cold War’ CAPITALISM v COMMUNISM
After the second world war, two global superpowers emerged. The USA followed a policy to globalise its sphere of influence and become a stronger player in the world system. However the beliefs and politics of the USSR did not agree with the USA. In order to become more powerful the USSR took advantage of collapsed countries in Europe and enforced a communist regime.
What criteria would have supported these countries rise to superpower?

9. Opposing Ideals of Power
CAPITALISM COMMUNISM

10. COMMUNISM CAPITALISM BUSINESSES ARE PRIVATELY OWNED
WORKERS ARE EMPLOYED BY PROFIT MAKING INDIVIDUALS
SOCIAL OBJECTIVE IS FREEDOM
COMMUNISM
CAPITALISM
BUSINESSES BELONG TO THE STATE
SOCIAL OBJECTIVE IS EQUALITY
WORKERS ARE EMPLOYED BY THE STATE

11. COMMUNISM CAPITALISM DEMOCRACY WITH ELECTED LEADERS
FREE MARKET ECONOMY
THE UNION OF SOVIET SOCIALIST REPUBLICS
COMMUNISM
CAPITALISM
DICTATORSHIP NO FREE ELECTIONS
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
GOVERNMENT PLANNED ECONOMY