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Imperialism

Imperialism. The First Imperialists. By Rudyard Kipling Wrote such books as “ The Jungle Book” What is this poem trying to say to the reader?.

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Imperialism

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  1. Imperialism The First Imperialists

  2. By Rudyard Kipling Wrote such books as “The Jungle Book” What is this poem trying to say to the reader? “Take up the White Man's burden--Send forth the best ye breed--Go bind your sons to exileTo serve your captives' need;To wait in heavy harness,On fluttered folk and wild--Your new-caught, sullen peoples,Half-devil and half-child.” “The White Man’s Burden”

  3. What is Imperialism? • Imperialism:A policy by which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker nations.

  4. Where did imperialism begin? • European countries • Great Britain • France • Spain

  5. Great Britain • Reasons for imperialism • British economy depended on TRADE since they had few natural resources • POWER: more land=more money=stronger military= POWER

  6. “THE SUN NEVER SETS ON THE BRITISH EMPIRE”

  7. Reasons for Spanish imperialism Land Trade Power Spread of Catholic religion Reasons for French imperialism Acquire land lost in previous wars TRADE POWER Spain and France

  8. European Imperialism Sweeps Throughout the World

  9. Effects of European Imperialism • Spread of European culture and ideas • Foods • Language • Architecture • Religion • Traditions • Bad feeling for conquered nations (no one likes being told what to do by an outsider)

  10. Pressure on America • Americans began to feel that it was necessary begin imperialist actions • To be a world power you must have LAND • To have respect around the world you must show your MILITARY STRENGTH (militarism) • To show respect for your country you must show LOYALTY (nationalism)

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