colonialism Flashcards
define colonialism
system where a powerful nation controls and exploits another territory for it’s resources
define imperialism
when a strong nation dominates other countries socially, economically, and politically
define nationalism
belief that people should be loyal mainly to their nation
define social Darwinism
belief that certain societies were more successfull because they possesed superior cultural traits. often justified imperialism and racism
define capitalism
economic system in which the means of production are privately owned and operated for profit
age of imperialism
1875-1914
causes of imperialism
- nationalism
- economic competition
- missionary spirit
colonized continents targeted
africa, asia, latin america
imperialist countries
europe, US
goals of imperialism
- get raw materials
- nationalism
- slave trade
- economic and political power
- social darwnism
economic reasons for imperialism
- a need for raw materials
- more wealth was brought back to mother country
political causes of imperialism
1.nationalism
2. european countries compete for wold dominance
cultural causes of imperialism
- europeans felt superior to those on other continents
- missionaries were sent to “christenize” the “lost and unciviled.”
types of imperialism
indirect imperialism
direct imperialism
what is indirect imperialism?
less strict
what is direct imperialism?
same as imperialism
causes of nationalism
- increase in national and ethnic pride
- breeding grounds for racism
- interest in expansion
forms of colonial rule
- true colony
- protectorates
- sphere of influence
what is true colony
ruled by officials from the mother country
what is protectorats?
local rulers are left in place but expected to do as european advisors said
what is sphere of influence?
exclusive investment and trade territory
violence due to colonization
- belgium-congo
2.france conquered algeria
