12.1 IMPERIALISM Flashcards
Imperialism
The expansion of a nations power over others lands
What were 2 countries considered as by Western
Asia and Africa were viewed as a source for industrial raw materials
Early imperialsm vs late imperialism
Early imperialism wanted trading posts only, whereas late imperialism wanted complete control over the area
2 reasons for stronger imperialism
Capitalist states in the west looked for markets and raw materials (rubber, oil, tin)
Also rivalries overseas
How was imperialism tied to social Darwinism
Social Darwinists believed the fit are victorious in the struggle between nations
How was imperialism tied to racism?
Racist beliefs led to military force against other nations.
How did other Europeans treat imperialism?
The called the white mans burden and brought the Christian message to “heathen masses”,
How to did a small portion of people treat imperialism?
As a watpy to bring benefits of western democracy and capitalism
What happened from the new imperialism in southeast Asia in the 1800’s to the 1900’s
1800’s Europe only controlled the Spanish phillipenez and Dutch East Indies
1900’s almost the whole area was European
Who was sent to find a new colony in 1819 and what was found
Sir Thomas Stamford raffles, the Malay peninsula (Singapore) becMe a major stopping point for boats to and from china
What happened to french missionaries In Vietnam
They were persecuted but not stopped. This divided the country into two governments, the north and south
What happened between France and Vietnam
French forced Vietnam to protect them, the french eventually made Vietnam a French protectorate
Protectorate
Political unit that depends on another government
What happened to france in 1887?
The french possessed many new countries creating the new Union of French Indochina
Who helped Thailand remain independent and what did they do to keep it that way
King Mongkut and King Chulalongkorn
The promoted western learning and maintained friendly relations with european powers