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Imperialism FUN!!!

Imperialism FUN!!!. Imperialism. Definition Domination by one country over another country’s political, economic, and cultural life. Forms of Colonial Rule. Colonies- territories owned and ruled by another country Direct – officials from Imperial Power directly control the colony

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Imperialism FUN!!!

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  1. ImperialismFUN!!!

  2. Imperialism Definition • Domination by one country over another country’s political, economic, and cultural life.

  3. Forms of Colonial Rule • Colonies- territories owned and ruled by another country • Direct – officials from Imperial Power directly control the colony • Indirect – officials from the local colony rule for the Imperial Power • Protectorate – a nation and its ruler are under the control of another nation

  4. Forms of Colonial Rule • Sphere of Influence • A region or country in which a nation holds special trading privileges • Europeans – China • United States – Latin America

  5. Imperialism • European states such as England, France, Spain, Belgium, Portugal colonized the Americas, Asia, Africa, Southeast Asia. • England had the most colonies and was the leading Imperial Power

  6. Industrial Revolution and Imperialism • Industrialized countries needed raw materials such as cotton, coal, iron, oil, copper, rubber • They also needed foreign markets to sell goods • Control region/country first to protect investment

  7. Imperial Powers • Western European Countries grew stronger. • They had strong economies (industry), organized government, and powerful armies • Non European civilization declined in power • Middle East, India, Asia, Africa

  8. Motives for Imperialism • Economic • Desire to make money • To expand and control foreign trade • Create new markets for products and Export goods • Acquire raw materials and cheap labor • Compete for investments and resources • Political Nation’s desire to gain power Expand territory and compete with other nations Exercise military force Gain prestige by winning colonies Boost national pride and security

  9. Motives for Imperialism • Religious Desire to spread Christianity Spread Christian values and moral Educate people on European Religions • Exploratory Desire to explore the “unknown” Conduct scientific research, medical searches Adventure, investigate unknown lands and cultures

  10. Motives for Imperialism • Ideological • Based on cultural values such as the belief in superior races (Ethnocentrism) • Europeans should “civilize” other people • “White Man’s Burden” Poem by, Rudyard Kipling • Social Darwinism: only the strongest nations will survive

  11. Effects of Imperialism • Indigenous (native populations) fought invaders with little or no weapons • Colonies attempted to strengthen or reform their own traditions • Growth of Nationalist movements to expel foreign imperialists

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