Colonialism/Imperialism

Colonialism/Imperialism The pursuit of wealth…..

Factors that cause Colonialism …. • Overpopulation • Economic Distress • Social Unrest • Religious Persecution

Requirements of colonialism • The indigenous population must be subdued, assimilated and/or converted to the culture of the colonists.

Factors that cause Imperialsim… • Aggressive Humanitarianism • Desire for improvement • Pursuit of Wealth

History….

The Portuguese and Spanish • Became great at colonizing nations at the end of the MIDDLE AGES. .

Portugal: • Portugal began with trading ports in Africa and Asia. Vasco Da Gama

Spain: • Spain was more focused on the Americas • This is reflected in the culture of Latin America today Hernando Cortez

The English, Dutch, and French • These countries began to colonize in the late 16th and early 17th century.

The increase in overseas trade and colonial consumption… • Helped to stimulate the Industrial Revolution (especially in Great Britain)

Germany & Japan • Both emerged as an Industrial Powers in the late 19th century and embarked on their own colonial competition.

Early ImperialismVERSES The New Imperialism