Lesson One - Introduction to Imperialism
- 1. CHAPTER 17.1 The Age of Imperialism Section 1: The Roots of Western Imperialism Objectives: Explain why Europeans looked outside their own countries for raw materials and markets. List reasons, other than industrialization, that led Europeans to establish colonies and expand their empires. Describe the development of imperialism, including the different types of colonial relationships that existed.
- 2. SECTION 1 The Roots of Western Imperialism At the end of the 18th century colonialism seemed to have become a thing of the past. Britain had lost its Thirteen Colonies in America, Spain and Portugal had lost most of South America and Holland was having difficulties holding onto the East Indies.
- 3. SECTION 1 The Roots of Western Imperialism A hundred years later, however, a second wave of colonisation took place. Within twenty years, from 1880 to 1900, every corner of the Earth, from the highest mountains in the Himalayas to the most remote Pacific island and Antarctica, came to be claimed by one or other European power. How did they come to control most of the world?
- 4. SECTION 1 The Roots of Western Imperialism 1870-1914 Height of the Age of Imperialism …when one country takes control of another country.
- 5. SECTION 1 The Roots of Western Imperialism Types of Control • Settlement colonies • Dependent colonies • Protectorates • Spheres of influences
- 6. SECTION 1 The Roots of Western Imperialism Settlement colonies ~ Australia …large groups of people from one country living together in a new place.
- 7. SECTION 1 The Roots of Western Imperialism Dependent Colonies …European officials would rule non-European people.
- 8. SECTION 1 The Roots of Western Imperialism Protectorate …local ruler keeps his title but the Europeans had the REAL power and controlled the area.
- 9. SECTION 1 The Roots of Western Imperialism Spheres of Influence …an area where one nation has a special interest and other nations agree to respect those special interests.
- 10. SECTION 1 The Roots of Western Imperialism Nationalism! …nations believed that others would respect them more if they had colonies. BONUS! More colonies = more manpower for troops! BIGGER ARMIES!
- 11. SECTION 1 The Roots of Western Imperialism Navies were rapidly becoming more important, especially for colonization. Location, location, location! Tiny islands with nothing but strategic location became EXTREMELY important!
- 12. SECTION 1 The Roots of Western Imperialism There were also many ECONOMIC REASONS for imperialism…
- 13. SECTION 1 The Roots of Western Imperialism What pushed imperialism in the 19th century? Industrialization! • Raw materials • New markets
- 14. SECTION 1 The Roots of Western Imperialism Rapid population growth accompanied industrialization. More people need more jobs AND more space.
- 15. SECTION 1 The Roots of Western Imperialism Cultural Motives People were considered lacking if their religion or culture differed from the West. They thought non-Western people were primitive – “half-devil and half child.” They used this idea to justify imposing their own values and cultural ideas on other peoples.
- 16. Political Cartoon The Roots of Western Imperialism
- 17. SECTION 1 The Roots of Western Imperialism Missionaries Christian missionaries hoped to convert people, but they did other work as well. Medicine, hygiene, and sanitation spread along with Christianity.
- 18. SECTION 1 The Roots of Western Imperialism Now, let’s look at some visual sources and political cartoons…
- 19. Political Cartoon The Roots of Western Imperialism
- 20. Political Cartoon The Roots of Western Imperialism
- 21. Political Cartoon The Roots of Western Imperialism
- 22. Political Cartoon The Roots of Western Imperialism
- 23. SECTION 1 The Roots of Western Imperialism