imperialism intro
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IMPERIALISM INTRO. 1870-1914. DEFINITION. The domination by one country of the political, economic or cultural life of another country/territory. WHY DID EUROPEANS THINK IT WAS IMPORTANT TO CONQUER OTHER COUNTRIES?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
IMPERIALISM INTRO1870-1914
DEFINITION
The domination by one country of the political, economic or
cultural life of another country/territory
WHY DID EUROPEANS THINK IT WAS IMPORTANT TO CONQUER OTHER COUNTRIES?
1400-1600: European nations sponsor missions of exploration (Gold, Glory & God)
Establish colonies in the Americas & trade outposts in Asia & Africa (wealth & trade)
Christian missionary efforts (knowledge of people & geography maps)
WHAT DID FRENCH REVOLUTION & INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION HAVE TO DO WITH IT?
French Revolution nationalism & political competition
Industrial Revolution greater wealth, economic strength & technological advancements demand for natural resources & new markets
Attitude of superiority begins
WHAT WERE EUROPEANS LOOKING FOR FROM THESE COUNTRIES?Industrial needs (rubber, petroleum,
manganese, timber)
Expand markets (buyers for products)
Invest in undeveloped regions b/c cheap labor
Outlet for growing European population
WHAT WAS HAPPENING AS A RESULT OF IMPERIALISM?
BALANCE OF POWER– if one country seizes control of land, then another country rushes in to gain control nearby
Humanitarian goals - share God’s word & spread industry to improve the lives of non-Europeans (Social Darwinism)
WHY WAS EUROPE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS QUEST?Technology – Maxim machine gun, repeating rifles,
steam-driven ships (military, communication & travel)
Advancements in medical knowledge (quinine for malaria)
Economic & political strength added to ability to hold control over land & people in other parts of the world
Diversity of African languages, tribal customs, loyalty, & ethnic groups & traditional warfare over land, water & trade rights disunity among African people (similar to indigenous American tribes)
CAUSES AND OUTCOMESCAUSES
Industrial Revolution/French Revolution
New markets to sell goods
Search for raw materials/natural resources
Racism/Superiority
OUTCOMESDecreased local
warfare/breakdown of traditional cultures
Boundaries dividing people
Loss of population from disease & unsuccessful resistances
2 positive increased literacy & improved infrastructure
The British Empire
IMPERIALISM INTRO1870-1914
DEFINITION
WHY DID EUROPEANS THINK IT WAS IMPORTANT TO CONQUER OTHER COUNTRIES?
WHY DID EUROPEANS THINK IT WAS IMPORTANT TO CONQUER OTHER COUNTRIES?
WHAT DID FRENCH REVOLUTION & INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION HAVE TO DO WITH IT?
WHAT DID FRENCH REVOLUTION & INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION HAVE TO DO WITH IT?
WHAT WERE EUROPEANS LOOKING FOR FROM THESE COUNTRIES?
WHAT WERE EUROPEANS LOOKING FOR FROM THESE COUNTRIES?
WHAT WAS HAPPENING AS A RESULT OF IMPERIALISM?
WHY WAS EUROPE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS QUEST?
WHY WAS EUROPE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS QUEST?
CAUSES
OUTCOMES