1. CHAPTER 25 QUESTION Did 19 th century imperialism have a largely positive or negative effect on world history?

2. IMPERIALISM 1870-1914

3. DIRECTIONS WRITE THE FOLLOWING NOTES/DEFINITIONS ON THE BLANK AREA BESIDE DOCUMENT 3

4. IMPERIALISM The extending of a nation’s control and influence over the political or economic life of other nations.

5. 19 th Century Imperialism

6. FORMS OF IMPERIALISM

7. WHAT AM I? I am the King of Syria but have a French “advisor” and ambassador from France. Any decision I make regarding my country has to be approved by him on behalf of the French government. 1. Colony 2. Protectorate 3. Sphere of Influence

8. WHAT AM I? Last year I was part of Dutch military force that landed on this island to punish its ruler for supporting piracy. Since then we have executed the King, established a Dutch governor and now I am part of the Dutch military here to control it. 1. Colony 2. Protectorate 3. Sphere of Influence

9. WHAT AM I? I am the ruler of a tribe in northern Afghanistan and have just signed a trade deal with the Russian government. Unfortunately the British ambassador has just voiced his objection to the deal. He argues that agreements between us and his government gave the British Empire exclusive trading rights with my tribe. 1. Colony 2. Protectorate 3. Sphere of Influence

10. CAUSES OF IMPERIALISM

11. DIRECTIONS In your pairs examine your assigned document. Each document demonstrates one of the three main causes of imperialism. Try to figure out what sort of cause your document is demonstrating. Underline or highlight evidence from the document that supports your position.

12. Now.. In your groups compare each pairs answer. Do they all match? If not which one is right?

13. DOCUMENT 1

14. Document 1: Social Darwinism Social Darwinism is a philosophy that argues that certain nations or races are more fit than others, and that it is natural for the “fit” to rule the “less fit.”

15. DOCUMENT 2

16. Document 2: European politics/competition for power European nations competed with each other for power.

17. DOCUMENT 3

18. Document 3: Raw materials and markets Economic demands for raw materials and then a captive market to sell manufactured goods in

19. Which do you think was most powerful?

20. WRITE A QUICK SUMMARY OF TODAY’S MATERIAL IN YOUR NOTES AND EVIDENCE IN YOUR PORTFOLIO.