Motivations for Imperialism Essential Question What is imperialism

Motivations for Imperialism Essential Question: –What is imperialism & what factors led to the rise of imperialism?

Instructions: At the beginning of each research day we will begin by examining four to five of the placards in this presentation. You will add your responses to each placard at the end of your research on your Google Doc. These responses consist of a seperate minor assessment showing comprehension of all aspects of Imperialism.

Based upon this image, what is imperialism? Title ■ Text

Based upon this image, why would Europeans want to imperialize?

Based upon this image, what was the impact of imperialism?

From 1850 to 1914, the strong, industrialized nations of Europe used imperialism to seize colonies & dominate the local gov’ts & economies in Africa & Asia

Crash Course World History: Imperialism ■ https: //youtu. be/al. Jalt. Umr. Go As you watch, answer the following questions: 1. How did Britain become the economic power in China without formally “controlling” them? 2. How did the Industrial Revolution & nationalist movements allow Europe to colonize Africa? 3. What is the “complicated” relationship between Europe and the colonies they ruled in Africa and India? 4. Which African country was successful in resisting imperialism? Why did Khedive Ismail try (and fail) to do so?

Why did the industrialized nations of the world imperialize? (Let’s try to answer this question. )

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Discussion Questions 1. Which motivation appeared the most? 2. Why do you think that was the most common motivating factor? 3. What similarities did you see between the different “documents”? 4. What perspective was missing from the documents?

Why did the industrialized nations of the world imperialize? Nationalism in Europe meant that each nation wanted to become the most powerful Having a lot of overseas colonies showed power This turned into an all-out race for the best & most numerous colonies in Africa & Asia

The Industrial Revolution led to a huge demand for raw materials so countries could make more factory-produced goods The Industrial Revolution caused a huge demand for new overseas markets to sell their finished goods Having numerous colonies in Africa & Asia helped fuel the Industrial Revolution

Christian missionaries wanted to convert the “uncivilized” natives in the world by creating churches, schools, & hospitals Europeans believed in an idea called “Social Darwinism” that argued that whites were the most evolved & superior race Europeans believed in the “white man’s burden” that they had a responsibility to civilize the world

Sphere of Influence: Nations gain exclusive Forms of Imperialism trading rights in territory, dominate all trade, but allow the local gov’t to make other decisions Colony: Europeans seize a territory & rule it directly by sending governors to the colony Protectorate: Local gov’t exists, but Europeans make all real decisions in order to protect their trade