1. World History Ch. 16: The Age of Imperialism

2. I. Pressures for Expansion - Imperialism: one country dominates another ( political, econ., and social life) Is America an imperialistic country today?

3. Imper. Resulted from 3 Key Factors: 1.Nationalism = competition 2.Industrial Revolution = need for raw materials 3. Spread Culture = - religion - Social Darwinism

5. 3 Forms of Imperialism: 1.Colony = ruled by imperial power 2.Protectorate = own gov. but guided by officials 3.Sphere of Influence = trading rights

6. II. The Partition of Africa: A.How It Started -Before 1800’s: Eur. mainly traded with coastal West Africa - Slave Trade -Mid 1800’s: Eur. explorers = reports of many resources in interior

7. -rubber, cotton, cacao, copper, gold, ivory -By 1914 = 90% of Afr. controlled by Europe

8. B. Effects of Imperialism -Eur. made mines, plantations, factories -Low wages, long hours, poor living cond. -Repressed Afr. Culture -Segregation

9. - By the end of 20 th century = most of Africa gained indep. Do the effects still linger today? What are some positives and negatives of European colonialism in Africa?

10. Blood Diamonds: http://www.history.com/videos/blood-diamond- beyond-the-bloodshed#blood-diamond-beyond-the- bloodshed http://www.history.com/videos/blood-diamond- beyond-the-bloodshed#blood-diamond-beyond-the- bloodshed Blood Diamond Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2uXlxNZCs4 Imp. Overview clip: (Graphic) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw12KGSj53k