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IMPERIALISM

IMPERIALISM. By In-Hwa Lee, Minky Kim, Nicole Roldan. Imperialism: [n]. ‘ a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force ’. By the beginning of 20th Century. Empire competition intensifies Most of Africa and Asia under European rule

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IMPERIALISM

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  1. IMPERIALISM By In-Hwa Lee, Minky Kim, Nicole Roldan

  2. Imperialism: [n] ‘a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force’

  3. By the beginning of 20th Century.. • Empire competition intensifies • Most of Africa and Asia under European rule • Britain- No. 1 imperial authority 1/4 land population of world & every continent • France- No. 2 imperial authority

  4. Nature of the Problem • Economic interests- population rise • Prestige/ power • Popularity at home for heroism • New unified nations Italy Germany “Place in the sun” • Britain determined to maintain imperial supremacy

  5. Vladimir Lenin Argued: Capitalist countries- competition for new markets and fields of investment Imperial rivalry => inevitable war “powerful world plunderers armed to the teeth”

  6. The “Great Power” Status • Industrialize- raw materials • “New Imperialism” • Domination, not traditional colonial materialistic gains • Nationalist competition: racial superiority • Patriotism and glorification of the military • Began imbalance of power

  7. James Joll “The immediate motives which lead governments to decide to go to war in 1914 were not directly imperialist and the crisis they faced was a crisis in Europe, but earlier imperialist policies contributed to the frame of mind in which decisions were taken”

  8. Motives Mutual Antagonism- “Survival of the Fittest” Britain -Remain dominant power in Europe France -Economic gain -National Pride (Franco-Prussian War defeat) Belgium -King Leopold wanted to enhance status Italy -Recognition authority in Europe Germany - Increase popularity among Germans

  9. Cecil RhodesPolitician in South Africa “If you want to avoid civil war, you must become imperialists” (Politician in South Africa)

  10. Michael HowardBritish Politician “Every belligerent in 1914 took up arms, either to repel a direct invasion of its territory, or to fulfil a precise obligation which could not be abandoned without shattering consequences to national prestige, morale, and interests”

  11. Thanks for watching :)

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