1. Global Imperialism

2. What is it and why did it develop?
One country’s domination of the political, economic and social life of another country

3. Causes
Nationalism
European nations competed w/each other to build empires
Larger empire = more power

5. Causes –cont- Industrial/Economic
Industrial Revolution increased demand for raw materials
New markets to sell goods
New products to Europe

7. Causes –cont- Morality Spread Christianity to Africa and Asia
Education

8. Causes –cont- Western superiority/ racism
Social Darwinism = survival of the fittest
Resources are limited

9. Causes –cont- The “White Man’s Burden”
Obligation to spread superior Western civilization

10. Methods of Imperialism
Made treaties with natives
Bought land from another imperial nation
Conquered by military force

11. Types of Imperialism
Colony – territory that an imperial power ruled directly
Portugal/Brazil; Britain/US
Protectorate – territory that had its own government but officials of a foreign power guided its policies
France/Cambodia; Britain/Afghanistan

12. Types –cont-
Sphere of influence- region of a country in which an imperialist power had exclusive investment or trading rights
China was divided into spheres of influence