1. Ch. 26.1: The Roots of Western Imperialism
Age of Imperialism
Ch. 26.1: The Roots of Western Imperialism

2. Imperialism When one country takes control of another country
Examples of control include: government, trade or culture
By 1914 the great powers of Europe, Japan and the U.S. controlled almost the entire world

3. Read 26.1/Define Vocabulary p. 662-663
Settlement Colonies
Dependent Colonies
Protectorates
Spheres of Influence

4. Nationalism
Nations believed others would respect them if they had colonies
Large navy as important as a large army
Many islands served as coal stations for refueling purposes
Competition for islands became fierce and led to major world conflict

5. Economic Motives
To protect themselves, nationals sought to control regions that had the raw material they needed.
Needed markets for goods to be sold such as Asia, Africa, and Latin America
Countries need exclusive control of their markets
Rapid population growth led to overseas migration for find work elsewhere

6. Cultural Motives Western Imperialism
Industrialized nations felt they had a duty to spread Western ideas and knowledge to the rest of the world
Saw the non-Western people as barbaric
Christian Missionaries: conversion, education, medical training, hygiene and sanitation

7. Nationalism and Imperialism
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9. “White Man’s Burden”
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