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Imperialism. The Americas vs. Africa. Imperialism . The seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country. Latin American Class System. Birth class determined place in society and jobs you had access to. #1 Peninsulares.
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Imperialism The Americas vs. Africa
Imperialism • The seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country.
Latin American Class System • Birth class determined place in society and jobs you had access to.
#1 Peninsulares • People who were born in Spain who were at the top of society. Only group that could hold government offices.
#2 Creoles • Spaniards born in the Americas. Could not hold government offices but could be military officers.
#3 Mestizos • Individuals of mixed Indian and European blood. Mainly were a part of the business class.
#4 Mulattos • Individuals of mixed African and European blood that ranked about the same as Mestizos.
#5 Indians • Majority of the population and ranked the lowest in the class system.
End of Latin American Imperialism • After seeing the American Revolution, several Creole leaders led revolutions across Latin America. • Why Creoles and not the majority Indian population?
Africa Carving Up a Continent
Africa Before Imperialism • Divided into hundreds of ethnic and linguistic groups. • Followed traditional beliefs with some converting to Islam and Christianity.
European Interest in Africa • Very few Europeans had traveled inland in Africa by the 1800s. • Adventurous stories from explorers sparked the interest of European leaders.
Driving Force for Imperialism #1 • Europeans believed they were racially superior and this theory became known as Social Darwinism. • Europeans used science and nationalism to fuel these claims.
Driving Force for Imperialism #2 • Christianity – Some Europeans felt the need and duty to spread their faith to Africa and became missionaries.
Division of Africa • By 1880 all major European powers were claiming land in Africa. • The major powers met at a conference in Berlin and agreed on how land should be claimed and divided up.
Early Clashes over Africa • South Africa became a major conflict zone early. • Dutch settlers known as Boers came into dispute with the Zulu Tribe. The British Army stepped in to resolve the situation and a full blown war began. • Although Britain won, it proved that the Europeans would face challenges.
Zulu • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWuaSww3JnA • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1csr0dxalpI&feature=related • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJe1W_HIWmA