1. Imperialism so Successful?
Why was Western
Imperialism so Successful?
WHO?
WHY?
WHEN?
HOW?

2. Imperialism:
The idea of building an EMPIRE---one industrialized (“parent”) country takes over other countries to rule them

3. Political & Military Interests
Motives for Imperializing:
Political & Military Interests
ECONOMIC INTERESTS
Military Bases
Raw Materials
Nationalism
New Markets

4. Motives for Imperializing:
Social Darwinism
Humanitarian Goals
Racial Superiority
Missionaries
Survival of the Fittest
White Man’s Burden

5. First Countries to Colonize
European:
•Great Britain
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Belgium
Non-European:
• United States
• Japan

6. Local Rulers left in place– but follow European advice
Forms of Imperial Rule:
Protectorates
Colonies
France Direct Rule
Local Rulers left in place– but follow European advice
Great Britain Indirect Rule
Cheaper

7. Outside power claims complete investment or trading privileges
Forms of Imperial Rule:
Spheres of Influence
Outside power claims complete investment or trading privileges
Wanted to prevent conflict between Imperial Powers

8. NON-WESTERN DISADVANTAGES NON- WESTERN ACCEPTANCE
Why was Western Imperialism so Successful?
NON-WESTERN DISADVANTAGES
WESTERN ADVANTAGES
NON WESTERN ACCEPTANCE
BECAUSE...

9. Imperialized Country
WHO: Who were the Imperial powers interested in this country?
WHY: Why did the Western Imperial powers have interest in this country?
RESISTANCE: Was there any resistance to the western Imperial powers in this country?
WHY WAS IMPERIALISM SUCCESSFUL IN THIS COUNTRY: How did the Imperial powers successfully imperialize this country?