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FORMS OF IMPERIALISM. Imperialism is a policy in which one country seeks to extend its authority by conquering other countries or by establishing economic and political dominance over other countries. COLONY. A Colony is a country or territory governed internally by a foreign power:
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FORMS OF IMPERIALISM Imperialism is a policy in which one country seeks to extend its authority by conquering other countries or by establishing economic and political dominance over other countries
COLONY • A Colony is a country or territory governed internally by a foreign power: • Ex.) In 1819, Great Britain, under Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, founded a new colony at the tip of the Malay Peninsula – Singapore (“city of the Lion”) – becomes a major stopping point going to or from China.
PROTECTORATE • A country or a territory with its own internal government but under the control of an outside power: • Ex.) Vietnam: To stop the British form monopolizing trade in S.E. Asia, in 1857 France will force the Vietnamese to accept French protection and will occupy Saigon (south) for 30 years - extending control over the country. In 1884 France seizes Hanoi (north) making the Vietnamese Empire a French Protectorate.
By the 1880’s France extended it’s controlled over Cambodia, Annam, Tonkin, & Laos • THE UNION OF FRENCH INDOCHINA
SPHERE OF INFLUENCE • An area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges • Ex) Chinese warlords in provinces negotiate directly with foreign nations. In return for money warlords grant exclusive trading rights or RR building and mining privileges. • Britain, France, Germany, Russia, & Japan all establish spheres of influence in China.
ECONOMIC IMPERIALISM • Private business interests control an independent but less developed country instead of it’s government • Ex) 1887- American settlers gain control of the sugar industry on the Hawaiian Islands. Over throw the monarchy of Queen Liliuokalani
IMPERIALISM MANAGEMENT METHODS • INDIRECT CONTROL • Local government officials used • Limited self-rule • Goal: develop future leaders • Government institutions are based on European styles, but may have local rules
Ex) British in Nigeria • Relied on existing political leaders • Local officials handled daily management of colony • Colony had a legislative council that included colonial officials, merchants, & professionals • Councils train local leaders in British method of government • In time the local population would govern itself (as in Canada & Australia)
DIRECT CONTROL • Foreign officials brought in to rule • No self-rule • Goal – assimilation • Government institutions are based on European styles