1. A Western Dominated World
The New Imperialism
The Empires Strike Back
A Western Dominated World

2. Motives for Imperialism

3. Economic Interests find new sources of natural resources
expand their markets
provide new investment opportunities

4. Political and Military Interests
provide ports for military and trade ships to refuel
prevent growth of rival imperialistic powers

5. Humanitarian and Religious Interests
provide modern medicine and religion to less advanced countries

6. Social Darwinism
prove racial superiority of the west

7. Forms of Imperial Control
Colonies – area controlled by a government official sent from the mother country
Protectorate – area controlled by a local ruler who received advice from the mother country
Sphere of Influence – an area where the mother country claimed exclusive trading and investment privileges