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The Concept of Imperialism. Mr. Hawthorne World Civilizations. Definition. Imperialism: One country’s domination of the political, economic and social life of another country. Three Types of Imperial Control. 1. Colony: a territory ruled directly by a foreign country 2. Protectorate:
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The Concept of Imperialism Mr. Hawthorne World Civilizations
Definition • Imperialism: One country’s domination of the political, economic and social life of another country.
Three Types of Imperial Control 1. Colony: • a territory ruled directly by a foreign country 2. Protectorate: • a territory that has its own government, but has its policies guided by a foreign country 3. Sphere of influence: • a region of a country in which a foreign country holds exclusive investment or trading rights
Imperialism in the 19th century arose from three key factors:
Reason #1: Nationalism • European countries competed with one another for colonies. • Nations would use their militaries to expand the borders of their colonies. • Countries could claim the same territory, leading to conflict.
Reason #2: The Industrial Revolution • Nations faced a huge demand for raw materials. • They also needed expanded markets for their manufactured goods. • Imperialism also provided a nation with labor and taxes.
Reason #3: Feelings of Racial and Cultural Superiority • Catholic and protestant missionaries were sent to colonies to convert people to Christianity. • Colonial officials imposed western customs and traditions on conquered peoples in order “to spread civilization.” • Social Darwinism (“survival of the fittest”) was used to explain differences between human beings and to justify imperialism.