Imperialism

Question 1

What is Imperialism?

Answer 1

Stronger nation seeks to dominate a weaker nation politically, economically, and socially

Question 2

What is Imperialism also called?

Answer 2

Colonialism

Question 3

What are the regions or countries controlled by another country called?

Answer 3

Colonies

Question 4

What is the process of ‘colonizing’ another country

Answer 4

Colonization

Question 5

Describe old Imperialism

Answer 5

1500-1800
Europeans establish colonies in America, India, Southeast Asia, Africa and China
European Power was limited

Question 6

Describe New Imperialism

Answer 6

1870-1914
Industrialized nations of Europe (and later the U.S. and Japan) became more aggressive in expanding into other lands
Focused mainly in Asia & Africa

Question 7

What did the Economy of Europe need?

Answer 7

Need raw materials for factories (industrial revolution)
New markets to sell their goods
Place for growing population to settle

Question 8

What was the Political Mindset of Europe at the time?

Answer 8

More land = more power
Military bases in colonies meant power and security
Nationalism, pride in country – wanted to be strong

Question 9

What was the Social System like?

Answer 9

Missionaries spread Christianity
Spread western civilizations, thought western ways were best (racial superiority)
“moral duty” to educate people in other nations (White Man’s Burden)
Social Darwinism: survival of the fittest