1. October 24, 2016
Global II Agenda:
DO NOW: Term Matching
NOTES #13: What were the causes and effects of European imperialism?
CLASS ASSIGNMENT: “The New Imperialism”

2. What were the causes and effects of European imperialism? Notes #13

3. Imperialism involves a stronger nation conquering a weaker nation, turning it into a colony, and controlling its economy.

4. During the 1800s, a major cause of imperialism for many European nations was their desire for raw materials and new markets.

5. Other causes include feelings of nationalism and military motives.

6. During this period of imperialism, Europeans had negative views about non-Europeans and their ways of life.

7. Rudyard Kipling; author of “The White Man’s Burden”
This led to the “White Man‘s Burden”: the idea that Europeans had a duty to improve the lives of colonial peoples.
Rudyard Kipling; author of
“The White Man’s Burden”

8. As a result, the effects of European imperialism included: the exploitation of colonial peoples and their lands, . . .

9. . . . the spread of European culture to colonial lands, . . .

10. . . . and the construction of railroads and other improvements (to roads and bridges) in colonies.