1. Thursday, October 28 Modern World History Binder Page 29

2.  Imperialism ◦ To control another “country’s/nation’s/culture’s/land’s” economy, gov’t, &/or society  Colony: a country/territory governed internally by a foreign power  Protectorate: a country/territory with its own gov’t but “overseen” by a foreign power  Sphere of Influence: a geographic region controlled by foreign power for investment &/or trade  Economic Imperialism: a private business’ control of an independent, less-developed country

3.  In-direct ◦ Rely on existing leaders ◦ Foreign council advises/trains  Direct ◦ Foreigner bureaucrats control of day-to-day activities ◦ Paternalism  Provide for the natives’ needs  Resist equal rights movements ◦ Assimilation  Force the natives to adopt the foreigners culture  Religion, Gov’t (judicial system esp), Schooling, Business, etc

4.  Benefits ◦ Economic markets opened/expanded  RR & Dams constructed, telegraph & telephone lines dug ◦ Humanitarianism  Improved sanitation, health = increased life expectancy  Improved education = increased econ opportunities  Drawbacks ◦ Land “stolen” from native ethnic groups  Traditional cultures broken down  Countries drawn without regard to history ◦ Diseases & Famine introduced – many killed