Imperialism: British Empire and Imperialist Powers Spheres
Age of Imperialism
1870-1914
Main Idea: The industrialized nations conquered native lands in Africa, Asia/Pacific and Latin America and exploited these lands and the native people.
Imperialism: one countries domination of the political, economic and social life of another country.
A. Causes of the “New Imperialism”
*1. needs of Industrialism : raw materials, markets, places to invest, cheap
labor
*2. rise of Nationalism: competition for new colonies, political rivalry, pride
*Industrialism and nationalism in the 19th c. intensified imperial expansion* This will lead to many native wars and increasing tensions between the imperialist powers.
3. outlet for surplus population
4. “civilizing” the native populations with western culture/ideals and
Christianity(assimilation, paternalism, White Man’s Burden)
5. economic gain – make colonies profitable: mining, cash crops,
build infrastructure, ports, industrialization
6. new technology – military(guns, naval, military bases), medical,
transportation, communication, etc.
7. *weak native governments could not resist the imperial powers!
B. 3 Types of Imperialism
1. colony: total control of a country or area by an imperialist power
a. direct rule – imperialist power controls the colony at
all levels(national & local) by appointing all its officials
b. indirect rule – system of governing colonies by allowing local
rulers to keep some power
2. protectorate: country keeps its own government, but is guided by an
imperialist power
sphere of influence: imperialist power claims exclusive economic control of an area
Imperialism in Africa
Africa was
1870-1914
Main Idea: The industrialized nations conquered native lands in Africa, Asia/Pacific and Latin America and exploited these lands and the native people.
Imperialism: one countries domination of the political, economic and social life of another country.
A. Causes of the “New Imperialism”
*1. needs of Industrialism : raw materials, markets, places to invest, cheap
labor
*2. rise of Nationalism: competition for new colonies, political rivalry, pride
*Industrialism and nationalism in the 19th c. intensified imperial expansion* This will lead to many native wars and increasing tensions between the imperialist powers.
3. outlet for surplus population
4. “civilizing” the native populations with western culture/ideals and
Christianity(assimilation, paternalism, White Man’s Burden)
5. economic gain – make colonies profitable: mining, cash crops,
build infrastructure, ports, industrialization
6. new technology – military(guns, naval, military bases), medical,
transportation, communication, etc.
7. *weak native governments could not resist the imperial powers!
B. 3 Types of Imperialism
1. colony: total control of a country or area by an imperialist power
a. direct rule – imperialist power controls the colony at
all levels(national & local) by appointing all its officials
b. indirect rule – system of governing colonies by allowing local
rulers to keep some power
2. protectorate: country keeps its own government, but is guided by an
imperialist power
sphere of influence: imperialist power claims exclusive economic control of an area
Imperialism in Africa
Africa was