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The New Imperialism

Review. Partners (3 minutes)Define nationalism.Where did nationalism begin? Where did it spread to?Explain how nationalism led to unification in several countries.How were the effects of nationalism different in Russia than elsewhere in Europe at this time?. Preview. Today, we will see

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The New Imperialism

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    1. The New Imperialism Might Makes Right

    2. Review Partners (3 minutes) Define nationalism. Where did nationalism begin? Where did it spread to? Explain how nationalism led to unification in several countries. How were the effects of nationalism different in Russia than elsewhere in Europe at this time?

    3. Preview Today, we will see… What imperialism is. What caused imperialism in the late 1800s. The forms that imperialism took during this timer period.

    4. What is Imperialism? Definition: The domination of one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region. By Europe, 1875-1914 (Why now?) In what other era have we seen imperialism on a very large scale?

    5. Cartoon Activity Groups of 2-3. (4 minutes) Analyze and answer questions.

    7. The Sea Monster

    8. Causes of the New Imperialism The Industrial Revolution In what ways? Nationalism In what way(s)? Racism Humanitarianism

    9. Industrialization Causes Imperialism Natural Resources New Markets Outlet for European Population

    10. Nationalism Causes Imperialism National Rivalries Increase Superiority Military Interests

    11. Racism Causes Imperialism Social Darwinism Definition: A belief in the cultural superiority of western nations over less industrially developed nations. “Survival of the fittest.” “Spread of Civilization.”

    12. Racism Causes Imperialism “All over the globe today we see the peoples of Europe creating a mighty aristocracy of the white races. Those who take no share in this great rivalry will play a pitiable part in time to come. The colonizing impulse has become a vital question for a great nation. We in Germany realize today what opportunities we have missed. The consequences of the last half-century have been appalling, for in them England has conquered the world. We must, and will, take our share in the domination of the world by white races.” Heinrich von Treitschke, German Historian (1897)

    13. Humanitarianism Causes Imperialism Missionaries Doctors “The White Man’s Burden” How does the author of this poem feel about imperialism?

    14. Forms of Imperialism Colonialism Ownership of a foreign territory. Direct and indirect rule. Protectorates Control of a foreign land in which local rulers were left in place but followed the advice European powers. Spheres of Influence An area in which an outside power claimed exclusive investment and trading privileges.

    15. Review What is imperialism? What were some causes of imperialism in the late 1800s? What forms did imperialism take during this time period?

    16. Thought Question Does imperialism exist today?

    17. Magazine Activity Continent Groups (Rest of Class) Goal: See imperialism in action today. Directions: Look through the copies of Upfront Magazine that we have looked at recently. Use post-it notes to mark examples of imperialism in the modern world.

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