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Chapter 9 The New Imperialism

Chapter 9 The New Imperialism. 1800 - 1914. Building Overseas Empires. Imperialism : the domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region. Empire : a group of states under one ruler.

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Chapter 9 The New Imperialism

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  1. Chapter 9The New Imperialism 1800 - 1914

  2. Building Overseas Empires • Imperialism: the domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region. • Empire: a group of states under one ruler. • Imperialism: the process of forming an empire by creating colonies. • Read Comparing Viewpoints pg. 288 - What is Cecil Rhodes argument for imperialism? - What is Chief Kabongo’s argument against it?

  3. Causes of New Imperialism Economic Causes • Need for natural resources • Desire to expand markets • Desire to invest profits • Outlet needed for growing populations • Economies strengthened by Industrial Revolution

  4. Social Causes • Desire to spread Christianity • Desire to share Western civilization • Belief in European racial superiority • Belief in Social Darwinism

  5. Political and Military Causes • Bases needed for merchant and naval vessels • Nationalism • National security • Prestige of global empire • Strong, centrally governed nation-states

  6. Technological Causes • Advances in communication • Medical knowledge • Advances in weaponry • Advances in overseas travel

  7. Forms of Imperial Rule • Define each form of rule and give the European nation that used each form. • Direct Rule: • Indirect Rule: - Protectorate: 3. Sphere of Influence:

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