Slide1 : Chapter 21 Imperialism
(1800–1914) April 18, 2007
Administrative : Administrative Bring your book tomorrow [19th] through Tuesday [24th] next week (4 days in a row)!!!
Missing books
Test on Thursday 26th
Chapter 20 (no section 3)
Chapter 21 (no section 4)
Chapter 22
Reading assignment due Wednesday 25th
Questions for chapter 21 required
No required questions for chapter 20 or 22 (although they are available to study from)
A Western-Dominated World : A Western-Dominated World
What were the causes of the “new imperialism”?
Why was western imperialism so successful?
How did governments rule their empires? 1
Planning a New Classroom Arrangement : Planning a New Classroom Arrangement Follow the directions on the paper!
A Scramble for Colonies : A Scramble for Colonies King Leopold II of Belgium sent explorers to the Congo
River basin to arrange trade treaties with African leaders. King Leopold’s activities in the Congo set off a scramble
among other European nations. Before long, Britain, France,
and Germany were pressing for rival claims to the region. European powers partitioned almost the entire African continent. At the Berlin Conference, European powers agreed on how they
could claim African territory without fighting amongst themselves. 2
Congo River : Congo River
Imperialism in Africa to 1914 : Imperialism in Africa to 1914 2
The New Imperialism : The New Imperialism Between 1500 and 1800, European states won empires around the world. However, Europe had little influence on the lives of the people of these conquered lands.
By the 1800s, Europe had gained considerable power. Encouraged by their new economic and military strength, Europeans embarked on a path of aggressive expansion that today’s historians call the “new imperialism.” Imperialism is the domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region. 1
Causes of Imperialism : Causes of Imperialism Many westerners viewed European races as superior to all others.
They saw imperial conquest as nature’s way of improving the human species. Many westerners felt concern for their “little brothers” overseas.
Missionaries, doctors, and colonial officials believed they had a duty to spread western civilization. Merchant ships and naval vessels needed bases around the world.
Western leaders were motivated by nationalism. Manufacturers wanted access to natural resources.
Manufacturers hoped for new markets for factory goods.
Colonies offered a valuable outlet for Europe’s growing population.
ECONOMIC INTERESTS POLITICAL & MILITARY INTERESTS HUMANITARIAN GOALS SOCIAL DARWINISM 1
The Successes of Imperialism : The Successes of Imperialism While European nations had grown stronger in the 1800s, several older civilizations were in decline.
Europeans had the advantages of strong economies, well-organized governments, and powerful armies and navies.
Europeans had superior technology and medical knowledge. In just a few decades, imperialist nations gained control over much of the world. Western imperialism succeeded for a number of reasons: 1
Forms of Imperial Rule : Forms of Imperial Rule A sphere of influence is an area in which an outside power claimed exclusive investment or trading privileges.
The United States claimed Latin America as its sphere of influence. In a protectorate, local rulers were left in place but were expected to follow the advice of European advisers.
A protectorate cost less to run than a colony and usually did not require a large military presence. The French practiced direct rule, sending officials to administer their colonies.
The British practiced on indirect rule, using local rulers to govern their colonies. SPHERES OF INFLUENCE PROTECTORATES COLONIES The new imperialism took several forms. 1
News Bulletins : News Bulletins With a partner read one of each type of news bulletin
On the backside of your notes:
List the major events of each reign’s imperialism
Judge who benefited more from imperialism the European people or the non-European locals?(Explain your answer.)
Explain the benefits to the imperialist nations
Explain the benefits to the nations being imperialized
When finished (or if waiting for a bulletin) work on the chapter 21 reading assignment.