1. If the United States took over any country in the world, which one would it be & why?

3. Imperialism

4. Darwin’s theories were interpreted by Social Darwinists to indicate that a) select human groups would dominate those less fit. b) European countries were more nationalistic c) non-White groups were better adapted to tropical climates d) imperialism went against the theory of natural selection e) education would lead to equality

5. Social Darwinism

6. In reference to an economic & political environmentIn reference to an economic & political environment Social Darwinism:Social Darwinism: Natural Selection + Survival of the FittestNatural Selection + Survival of the Fittest Social Darwinism

7. Those most fit for survival were most evolved, or most “civilized”Those most fit for survival were most evolved, or most “civilized” Social Darwinism

8. According to the Europeans who were the most “civilized?”According to the Europeans who were the most “civilized?” Christian, wealthy, industrial nationsChristian, wealthy, industrial nations

9. The poor, or “uncivilized,” were that way because they were less evolvedThe poor, or “uncivilized,” were that way because they were less evolved Social Darwinism

10. According to the Europeans who were the most “uncivilized?”According to the Europeans who were the most “uncivilized?” Non-Christian nations (Africa, Asia & Pacific Islands)Non-Christian nations (Africa, Asia & Pacific Islands)

11. From the 1500s through the 1700s, Western European imperialism in Africa and Asia resulted mainly in the a ) establishment of colonies in the interior. b) cooperation of European, African and Asian governments. c) increase in trade between Asia and the Americas. d) establishment of European trading sea ports from Africa to Asia. e) increase in understanding between the different cultures

12. Russia in the 1700s and Japan in the 1800s were similar in that both countries a)began the process of modernization after a long period of isolationism. b)developed democratic governments after years under absolute monarchies. c)refused to accept western technological ideas. d)adopted socialist economic systems after capitalism failed. e)turned to the United States as a model of nation-building

13. Defining Imperialism

14. What Is Imperialism? Definition:Definition: A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, economically or sociallyA policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, economically or socially

15. Which of the following best describes the most significant aspect of relations between China and European nations during the 19th century? a) China’s relations with the outside world were characterized by its claim to cultural superiority. b) Western nations applied pressure to force China to make concessions. c) China, under pressure, granted Western nations a series of unequal treaties that gave them most- favored nation trading status. d) Europeans living in China were given the right of extraterritoriality e) Great Britain lost the Opium War to China.

16. COLONYCOLONY: A foreign region that is under the direct control of a mother colony The mother colony sends people to settle on the land Forms of Imperialism

17. PROTECTORATE:PROTECTORATE: A foreign region in which the mother colony allows native rulers to maintain their position of power, but controls themA foreign region in which the mother colony allows native rulers to maintain their position of power, but controls them

18. SPHERE OF INFLUENCE:SPHERE OF INFLUENCE: A foreign region in which an outside nation has control over trade and other economic activitiesA foreign region in which an outside nation has control over trade and other economic activities Forms of Imperialism

19. CONCESSION:CONCESSION: A country is granted the exclusive right to exploit a specific resource in a given regionA country is granted the exclusive right to exploit a specific resource in a given region

20. Two different management methods to control an area

21. After 1880, European nations sought colonies in Africa because

22. The Sepoy Mutiny in India & the Boxer Rebellion in China were similar in that

23. Motives For Imperialism

24. a)P: Political (Gain New Territory) Prestige, strategic locations, greed, ethnocentrism (Nationalism)Prestige, strategic locations, greed, ethnocentrism (Nationalism) Lost New World ColoniesLost New World Colonies

25. B) Intellectual (“Civilizing”): The desire to spread Western technology, customs & traditionsThe desire to spread Western technology, customs & traditions Motives For Imperialism

26. C) Economic: The IR created a higher demand for new sources of raw materials & new markets for productsThe IR created a higher demand for new sources of raw materials & new markets for products Motives For Imperialism

27. D) Religious: Spread the Christian messageSpread the Christian message Motives For Imperialism

28. E) Exploratory: Searching for New LandSearching for New Land Adventure is Out ThereAdventure is Out There Motives For Imperialism

29. During the 18 th and 19 th centuries, increased contact between Europe and the continents of Africa, Asia, and South America resulted in…

32. Justification

33. Justification??? How was Imperialism Justified?How was Imperialism Justified? European superiorityEuropean superiority Inferiority of non-white culturesInferiority of non-white cultures Europeans MUST civilize the worldEuropeans MUST civilize the world Only the strongest nations will surviveOnly the strongest nations will survive

34. An analysis of the Russo- Japanese War and the Boer War shows that one reason nations go to war is to…..

35. Gaining Control

36. Military Invasion:Military Invasion: Claim that the area is a threatClaim that the area is a threat Claim that disorder threatens business in the regionClaim that disorder threatens business in the region

37. Gaining Control Indebtedness:Indebtedness: A ruler loans money from another countryA ruler loans money from another country Falls under the control of the loaning countryFalls under the control of the loaning country

38. Concession:Concession: Gain a concession and then send the military in to protect the concessionGain a concession and then send the military in to protect the concession Gaining Control

39. War:War: Invade & conquer the territory

40. Treatment of Native People

41. Enslavement:Enslavement: Forced laborForced labor Segregation:Segregation: Separation of racesSeparation of races Example?Example? Treatment of Native People

42. Assimilation:Assimilation: The forced adoption of a “mainstream” cultureThe forced adoption of a “mainstream” culture Example?Example?

43. Problems for Natives?? Loss of traditional cultureLoss of traditional culture Loss of traditional leadershipLoss of traditional leadership Division of tribal groupsDivision of tribal groups Population declinePopulation decline Depletion of natural resources; loss of good farmlandDepletion of natural resources; loss of good farmland