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THE NEW IMPERIALISM

THE NEW IMPERIALISM. The Industrial Revolution increased European desire to procure raw materials . Europeans began to explore and conquer Africa, Asia and the Americas. Terms. Colony – a territory controlled by an outside nation Mother Country – The nation controlling the colony

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THE NEW IMPERIALISM

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  1. THE NEW IMPERIALISM

  2. The Industrial Revolution increased European desire to procure raw materials.Europeans began to explore and conquer Africa, Asia and the Americas

  3. Terms • Colony – a territory controlled by an outside nation • Mother Country – The nation controlling the colony • Imperialism – When a stronger nation controls a weaker nation (usually to obtain wealth)

  4. British Empire

  5. Terms • Protectorate – a form of control where local rule was left in place but expected to accept the advice of European advisors on trade or other important issues • Sphere of Influence – A form of control in which an outside power claims exclusive investment and trading privileges

  6. Reasons European nationsset up colonies • Colonies were also markets for goods produced in European factories. The mother country would drain the colony of natural resources make finished products and sell them back to the colony. Why? Economic Reasons

  7. ANSWER To increase the mother country’s national wealth

  8. Reasons European nationsset up colonies • This entire process is called mercantilism. The national economic goal is to export more than import so the mother country will have a favorable balance of trade Economic Reasons

  9. Reasons European nationsset up colonies • The mother country realized that it was a matter of national security and interest to protect their trade routes and colonies. Without political control over the territories they could not protect their economic interest. Political Reasons National Strength

  10. Reasons European nationsset up colonies Justification for Expansion • Europeans felt it was their duty to spread their religion (Christianity) and other “benefits” of Western Civilization. This thought that their religion and culture was superior to native peoples is called ethnocentrism Religious Reasons

  11. “When you first came you had the Bible and we had the land, Now we have the Bible and you have the land”

  12. European Advantages • Superior military technology • Diseases impacted local populations Native peoples tried to resist but could not stop European imperialism

  13. Effects of European Imperialism • Introduced European legal system • Set up government that reflected European traditions • Introduce a money economy (no longer barter)

  14. Effects of European Imperialism • Improved transportation and communication systems Why? To get natural resources. This encouraged workers to travel far from their families and… • Disrupted traditional familylife • Introduced European education system and taught European history ignoring traditional contributions and achievements

  15. “if you woke up one morning and found that somebody had come to your house, and had declared that the house belonged to him, you would naturally be surprised and you would like to know by what arrangement” Jomo Kenyatta

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