IMPERIALISMLesson 3.9

Knight’s Charge

What is Nationalism? Who was Otto Von Bismark? In your opinion, how do we show

Nationalism in the United States? Germany was formerly known as what

“state?” Guess Mr. Sliwa’s favorite singer/band!

Weird Disney Fact of the Day!

Imperialism

Imperialism - The domination of one country by another.

Imperialism can be political, military, social, or economic.

Economic Imperialism

By the late 1800’s, Europeans “owned” most of the world.

Their influence had spread everywhere. This was all caused by the constant

pursuit of… Money $$$ They attacked and took over other

countries for resources that could be sold. (palm oil, rubber, oil, diamonds, gold, etc.)

Political and Military Imperialism Imperialist Europeans took over

countries and put up military outposts to protect their interests.

Social Imperialism

Many European countries wanted to spread the Christian Religions.

Social Darwinism – Idea that the

strongest societies survive and should spread their influence.

Europeans believed that they were the dominant race and should show it.

Rise of Western (European) Civilization

Many eastern countries lacked military technology

(African nations, India, China, etc.) Military technology made it easy for Europe to

“spread their influence.” New things like factories, machines, and….the

machine gun were produced in the industrial revolution.

This lead to Indirect Rule – Europeans left local rulers in charge, but used them as colonies to make money, etc.

Imperialism in Africa

Africa was one of the first area to fall subject to imperialism

Europeans wanted to begin to explore “uncharted” areas in Africa…The Interior.

Most of these people were missionaries – attempting to spread Christianity.

They did some good things…like build schools, churches, and hospitals.

However…

They took a Paternalistic view of Africans, seeing them as “children” who needed guidance…

They thought that the African way of life was lesser.

Scramble for Colonies in Africa

By the early 1900’s, France, Britain, and Germany had colonies in Africa.

Berlin Conference – A meeting in Berlin, Germany to decide how to split up territory in Africa.

Guess how many African representatives were invited?

What do you think …Count? By 1904, almost the entire continent of

Africa was “Owned” by Europeans.

Negatives of Imperialism

Many African nations refused. They were all killed.

Natives were forced to work for almost nothing.

Land was taken from tribes that had lived there for over 1,000 years.

African religions and social structures fall apart.

Europeans in Muslim Territory European countries would threaten

military action to control Muslim areas. It was easier for Europeans to take over

here because many revolts were currently happening in many Muslim countries.

Backlash Against Christianity

Ottoman Empire – The last large Muslim Empire. Committed genocide against Armenian Christians in the early 1900’s.

Genocide – An attempt to completely “wipe out” a religious, political, or racial group.

Crash Course - Imperialism