1. Imperialism
The push for territory

2. Imperialism What is imperialism?
The extension of a nation’s power over other lands.
Not a new idea.
Europe had set up colonies and trade posts in North America, South America and Africa long before the 1800’s
Now seeking more then just trading and limited control, “New Imperialism” meant that strong nations now wanted direct control over the weaker territory.

3. Five Motives of Imperialism
Economic: Capitalists wanted both a market to sell goods and a market to control the harvest of raw materials
Political/Military: Steam- powered ships for navy and trade need areas for a port to re-supply coal and other necessities. Need allies and territory if a war breaks out
If one country expands, the surrounding areas are taken and controlled by rivals in order to prevent further expansion of another nation, or to strength/ expand their own control

4. Five Motives continued…
Religion: Countries wanted to spread their religious beliefs, medicine, and law. “Morally civilize primitive people.”
Exploratory: want to explore new lands and new raw materials
Ideological: Social Darwinism, survival of the fittest. European nations were the strongest and the best, need to take-over and knock out the weaker species
Can lead to racism and race wars

5. Types of Imperialism:
Critics: democracy at home, undemocratic abroad..
Colonies- people from the imperial nation sent to control and transform the new colony to what the imperialist nation is
Use indirect and direct rule
Indirect- Native officials run the colony the way the imperialists want
Direct- Imperialist officials run the colony

6. Types of Imperialism
Protectorate:A political unit that depends on another government for protection. Native, local rulers kept. Advised by European Imperialists on how to run trade, industry, or missionaries.
Sphere of Influence: Imperialist nation claims an area exclusive to them for trade or investment to avoid conflict

7. Western Upper Hand Strong economy supported by modern industry
Had the newest technologies and medicine:
Steamship- faster more efficient trade and transport
Machine Gun- Quicker shot to put down resistance
Telegraph- Means to communicate with home while setting up colony
Factory- mass produce goods
Railroad- quick, steady, strong way to transport goods on land
Natural resources- had the materials at home to build the product
Had a well established government and military to run the show

8. Major Areas for Imperialism
Asia
-India, China, Japan
Africa
-North, South, East and West
Latin America
Hawaii
Middle East
-Iran, Iraq, Egypt

9. Homework for Thurs Look over road map and material from today
Answer Skills one in your road map
ON SEPARATE PAPER!!!!