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The New Imperialism

The New Imperialism . Readings: Spodek pp. 597-640. Neocolonialism. Nothing really new but great powers decide to carve up world, especially Africa, Far East and the Pacific Islands. Colonies—during New Imperialism. Why Neocolonialism?. Economic motivations

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The New Imperialism

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  1. The New Imperialism Readings: Spodek pp. 597-640

  2. Neocolonialism • Nothing really new but great powers decide to carve up world, especially Africa, Far East and the Pacific Islands

  3. Colonies—during New Imperialism

  4. Why Neocolonialism? • Economic motivations • 1870s: The first “Great Depression”, prices fall with competition from US • Believed that by taking colonies, they could create “sheltered” markets • Needed places to invest

  5. Raw materials Gold Diamonds Rubber Pineapples Bananas Sugar Oil Social Darwinism/The “White Man’s Burden” Theory of Evolution Europeans believed that “white races” are superior to “colored races” Karl Pearson Japanese Other reasons for Neocolonialism

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