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Imperialism . OGT Prep Review. Imperialism . Imperialism – A strong country gains control over a weaker country. Goal To take the countries natural resources, Examples: Gold Silver Trees ect … Then return them to their country to make products and sell. . 3 reasons for Imperialism.
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Imperialism OGT Prep Review
Imperialism • Imperialism – A strong country gains control over a weaker country. • Goal To take the countries natural resources, Examples: Gold Silver Trees ect… Then return them to their country to make products and sell.
3 reasons for Imperialism 1 Economic Desire new markets Raw Materials for goods (Gold, diamonds, ore, Trees….) 2 Social Spread Christianity Language Way of life 3 Political Power over rival nations
Global Impact of Imperialism • Exploitation of Africa Resources by Europeans. • Japan industrializes and builds military power • United States takes Guam, Puerto Rico and Philippines in Spanish American War. Hawaii is acquired as U.S. Territory. • United States takes Panama and Builds Panama canal. The canal allows greater economic trade to occur by reducing travel time.
Global Impact of Imperialism • United States wants free trade with China called Open Door policy • American and European Cultures are imposed upon countries they possess.
Perspective of the Colonized People • Conquered people sense anger and inferiority • Feel the loss of freedom and self-determination and life style • Dislike being used for labor to produce raw materials for other countries to take.