The New Imperialism Section 1 Building Overseas Empires

The New Imperialism Section 1: Building Overseas Empires Witness History Audio: The White Man’s Burden Witness History Audio: The British Tommies Motives Driving the New Imperialism European Imperialism grew out of a number of causes. The Industrial Revolution required natural resources not available in the home countries; the need for naval bases around the world and for prestige also furthered imperialism; missionaries sought to convert more souls; and social Darwinism made the idea of conquering other peoples more acceptable. Note Taking Transparency 160 1 of 6

The New Imperialism Section 1: Building Overseas Empires The Rapid Spread of Western Imperialism Although a small group of Westerners were against colonialism, most were willing to take advantage of its perks, and conquering other lands proved quite easy. Several older civilizations were in decline during the time of Imperialism, and European powers had powerful armies and navies with technical advances such as the Maxim machine gun. 2 of 6

The New Imperialism Section 1: Building Overseas Empires Forms of Imperial Rule There were several kinds of colonial rule. Direct rule involved sending soldiers from the home country to control the population of the colony. Indirect rule used sultans, chiefs, or other local rulers to oversee operations in the colony. In a protectorate, local rulers followed the advice of their European advisors on issues of trade or missionary activity. Color Transparency 144: Responsibilities of Powerful Nations Quick. Take Section Quiz Progress Monitoring Transparency 3 of 6

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