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THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM

THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM

Essential Question: What is imperialism and what factors led to the rise of imperialism?

Essential Question: What is imperialism and what factors led to the rise of imperialism?

Essential Questions • What was the relationship between industrialized nations and non industrialized nations

Essential Questions • What was the relationship between industrialized nations and non industrialized nations during the age of imperialism? • Why do countries with political freedoms and cultural protections often fail to provide those political freedoms and cultural protections to countries under their influence? • What effect did imperialism have on the world and what effects continue to exist today?

Questions 1. What is power? 2. Give and example of a time you felt

Questions 1. What is power? 2. Give and example of a time you felt powerful. Why did you feel powerful? 3. Give an example of a time you felt overpowered Why did you feel overpowered? 4. What does it look like when power is abused? Give at least 2 examples

WHAT IS IMPERIALISM? IMPERIALISM is the seizure of a country or territory by a

WHAT IS IMPERIALISM? IMPERIALISM is the seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country. – The stronger country dominates weaker countries politically, economically, and socially. – The reason: the stronger country gains power with the money it makes from using the weaker country. – Remember!!! Imperialism used to GAIN RESOURCES AND EXPAND MARKETS

DOMINATING WEAKER COUNTRIES Imperialism was driven by nationalism, industrial desires, the need for expanded

DOMINATING WEAKER COUNTRIES Imperialism was driven by nationalism, industrial desires, the need for expanded markets, the need for raw materials, and the ability to defend global assets through military footholds.

Pictures of Imperialism What do you see? ■ For each of the following pictures,

Pictures of Imperialism What do you see? ■ For each of the following pictures, briefly describe what you think the picture is depicting. Explain how the picture makes you feel, is a good thing or a bad thing, and why?

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

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

From 1850 for tothe 1914, the strong, industrialized The reasoning Imperialism movement could easily

From 1850 for tothe 1914, the strong, industrialized The reasoning Imperialism movement could easily nations of Europe used be related to the old reasons for Ageimperialism of Exploration. The to seize colonies; they dominated the local New 3 G’s-- God, Glory, Gold. governments and economies in Africa and Asia

God Christian missionaries wanted to convert the “uncivilized” natives in the world by creating

God Christian missionaries wanted to convert the “uncivilized” natives in the world by creating churches, schools, and hospitals Europeans believed in an idea called “Social Darwinism” that argued that Whites were the most evolved and superior race Europeans believed in the “White Man’s Burden”: that they had a responsibility to civilize the world

SOCIAL DARWINISM: The Roots of European Racism Charles Darwin: “survival of the fittest” Darwin

SOCIAL DARWINISM: The Roots of European Racism Charles Darwin: “survival of the fittest” Darwin was talking about nature, but people tried to apply his ideas to economics and politics This was known as “Social Darwinism”

SOCIAL DARWINISM: The Roots of European Racism Following the Industrial Revolution, Europeans Social Darwinism

SOCIAL DARWINISM: The Roots of European Racism Following the Industrial Revolution, Europeans Social Darwinism regarded their new is a social theory technology as PROOF which states that they were BETTER the level a person than other peoples rises to in society and wealth is determined by To Europeans, this their genetic justified their imperialism background in Asia and Africa

EUROPEAN “SUPERIORITY” This attitude is a reflection of racism, the belief that one race

EUROPEAN “SUPERIORITY” This attitude is a reflection of racism, the belief that one race is superior to others Europeans believed that they had the right and duty to bring the results of their progress to other “inferior” and “uncivilized” territories.

“WHITE MAN’S BURDEN” "White Man's Burden": racist patronizing that preached that “superior” Westerners had

“WHITE MAN’S BURDEN” "White Man's Burden": racist patronizing that preached that “superior” Westerners had an obligation to bring their culture to “uncivilized” people in other parts of the world English writer Rudyard Kipling, in this 1899 poem, summarizes his view of the duties of imperial nations… “Take up the White Man's burden. Send forth the best you breed. Go bind your sons to exile, To serve their captives' need. To wait, with patience mighty, On folk, ragged and wild: Your new-caught, depraved peoples, Half devil and half child. ”

The “White Man’s Burden” appeared in advertisements and even in children’s books of the

The “White Man’s Burden” appeared in advertisements and even in children’s books of the time period. This ad says that to “brighten the dark corners of the earth”, the Europeans must teach Africans and Asians to use soap.

EUROPEAN RACISM This British businessman would make huge profits from Africa’s natural resources. CECIL

EUROPEAN RACISM This British businessman would make huge profits from Africa’s natural resources. CECIL RHODES “I say that we British are the greatest race in the world. The more of the world we inhabit, the better it is for the human race. It is our duty to acquire more territory. More territory means more of the Anglo-Saxon race, the best race the world possesses. ”

This became a common sight in Africa and Asia: Europeans using their superior military

This became a common sight in Africa and Asia: Europeans using their superior military technology to imperialize

EUROPEAN RACISM Imperialist nations embraced Social Darwinism in the mid-1800 s, including Germany Many

EUROPEAN RACISM Imperialist nations embraced Social Darwinism in the mid-1800 s, including Germany Many years later, Social Darwinism in Germany will lead to a great deal of death and destruction, when this theory is used by lesser men…

Quick Video on Social Darwinism used for Racism and Evil 1. Log on to

Quick Video on Social Darwinism used for Racism and Evil 1. Log on to Canvas. 2. Go to Unit 4 Section 2 Imperialism Activities Section Work Assignment labeled Critical Thinking Social Darwinism. 3. In your own words, write at least 2 paragraphs (at least 6 to 8 sentences each) answering the following questions: – Why is it dangerous to apply Darwin's views of “survival of the fittest” to human or societal interaction (What is wrong with the idea of Social Darwinism? ) ■ https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=URf. F 6 Wtyc_0 (skip unless time) play after working.

Motives: Why did the industrialized nations of the world imperialize? Glory Nationalism & Militarism

Motives: Why did the industrialized nations of the world imperialize? Glory Nationalism & Militarism 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 territories in Africa and Asia

Nationalism intensified the need of of Motives: Why did the industrialized nations for territory.

Nationalism intensified the need of of Motives: Why did the industrialized nations for territory. the world imperialize? Glory New countries like Germany, Italy, Belgium, the United States and later Japan saw a chance to compete with Great Britain and France. Dependence on military strength and a willingness to use it became known as militarism.

Gold The Industrial Revolution led to a huge demand for raw materials so countries

Gold 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 and Asia helped fuel the Industrial Revolution

Causes of Imperialism: Gold Industrial Revolution (Gold) – Industry and factories needed cheap raw

Causes of Imperialism: Gold Industrial Revolution (Gold) – Industry and factories needed cheap raw materials, especially oil, rubber, iron for making steel, and tin. – Countries needed new markets to sell products. – Lesser countries provided cheap work force

Imperialism of was. Imperialism achieved using Methods different methods to establish Spheres of Influence

Imperialism of was. Imperialism achieved using Methods different methods to establish Spheres of Influence over other territories. Indirect rule: local rulers were allowed to keep authority and status were expected to implement policies of the Imperialistic country. Direct rule: local governments were replaced by the Imperialistic nation’s rulers.

SPHERE OF INFLUENCE: Nations gain exclusive trading rights in territory, dominate all trade, but

SPHERE OF INFLUENCE: Nations gain exclusive trading rights in territory, dominate all trade, but Forms of Imperialism allow the local government to make other decisions COLONY: Europeans seize a territory and rule it directly by sending governors to the colony PROTECTORATE: Local government exists, but Europeans make all real decisions in order to protect their trade

Conclusion ■ Imperialism was the period of history where stronger industrialized countries established control

Conclusion ■ Imperialism was the period of history where stronger industrialized countries established control over weaker territories for economic gain and greater world power. ■ Imperialism would have a major impact in increasing the power of European countries, the U. S. , and Japan. ■ Many parts of Africa, Latin America, and Asia would struggle under the control of imperialistic countries.