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The New Imperialism . Readings: Smith, et al., 825-829, 836-841, 843-852, 857-868, 869-881. Neocolonialism. Nothing really new but great powers decide to carve up world, especially Africa, Far East and the Pacific Islands. Colonies—during New Imperialism. Why Neocolonialism?.
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The New Imperialism Readings: Smith, et al., 825-829, 836-841, 843-852, 857-868, 869-881
Neocolonialism • Nothing really new but great powers decide to carve up world, especially Africa, Far East and the Pacific Islands
Why Neocolonialism? • Economic motivations • 1870s: The first “Great Depression”, prices fall with competition from US • Believed that by taking colonies, they could create “sheltered” markets • Needed places to invest
Raw materials Gold Diamonds Rubber Pineapples Bananas Sugar Oil Social Darwinism/The “White Man’s Burden” Theory of Evolution Europeans believed that “white races” are superior to “colored races” Karl Pearson Japanese Other reasons for Neocolonialism