The New Imperialism

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The New Imperialism

• Might Makes Right

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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?

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Preview

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

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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?

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Cartoon Activity

• Groups of 2-3. (4 minutes)
• Analyze and answer questions.

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The Sea Monster
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Causes of the New Imperialism

• The Industrial Revolution
• In what ways?
• Nationalism
• In what way(s)?
• Racism
• Humanitarianism

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Industrialization Causes Imperialism

• Natural Resources
• New Markets
• Outlet for European Population

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Nationalism Causes Imperialism

• National Rivalries
• Increase Superiority
• Military Interests

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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.

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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)

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Humanitarianism Causes Imperialism

• Missionaries
• Doctors
• The White Mans Burden
• How does the author of this poem feel about
  imperialism?

Take up the White Mans burden Send forth the
best ye breed Go bind your sons to exile To
serve your captives need Take up the White
Mans burden The savage wars of peace Fill full
the mouth of Famine, And bid the sickness cease
And when your goal is nearest (The end for
others sought) Watch sloth and heathen folly
Bring all your hope to naught.
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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.

• Which form is the best way to control an empire?
  Why?

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Review

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

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Thought Question

• Does imperialism exist today?

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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.