Imperialism Guided Notes.docx

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Modern World History Name:

Mr. Branick Date:

Imperialism Guided Notes

Imperialism- The policy where a larger, more _____________ nation takes over a smaller, _________ nation through ______________, _____________ or _________________ means.

CAUSES OF 19th_{CENTURY EUROPEAN IMPERIALISM}

• The days of ________, _______, and ________ are gone. GGG has generally been used to describe the reasons for __________________ in the 15th_{& 16}th_centuries.

• A major movement has happened that has changed the scope of European colonization of the planet: _______ _____________________ ________________________.

• Throughout the 1800s, European Industrial powers exhausted many of their natural

resources and now seek to use their technological advantage to gain both ______ _______________ and ________________…

The Real Cause

The Industrial Revolution changed the game. Now, there are two new reasons for European Imperialism. • Raw Materials: ________________________________________________. • Markets: _____________________________________________________.

Raw Materials and Markets ___________the Industrial Revolution. Imperialism is used to get to the _______. This leads to global _________________! In other words, this leads to attempts at __________________ ________________!

The industrialized nations embarked upon a competition for

____ _ that had profound

implications for the entire world. This “new imperialism”

focused on the underdeveloped world and led to the

domination and exploitation of , ______

and Latin America.

Causes of Imperialism- Stations Activity

The Industrial Revolution stirred the ambitions of European nations. The advances in technology allowed these nations to spread their control

over the less-developed areas of the world. Historians have studied this empire building frenzy. They have offered a variety of perspectives on its causes.

Part I: Stations- Go around the room to each station and answer the following questions. Station 1:

According to this author, which groups were seeking colonies? Explain each group’s reasons.

Station 2:

According to Senator Beveridge, why should America become imperialistic?

Station 3:

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Station 4:

According to Rhodes, why should Britain pursue a policy of imperialism?

Station 5:

According to Langer, what was the noneconomic reason for the new imperialism?

Station 6:

Which line in the poem describes non-white people?

Why do you think the author uses these words?

According to this poem, what was the “white man’s burden”? Station 7:

How did President McKinley justify the U.S. takeover of the Philippines?

Station 8:

How did this Vietnamese man explain the French imperialism in Indochina in 1867?

Station 9

What do you think the phrase “dark corners of the earth” refers to? Why?

What is this advertisement, and others like it, implying?

PART II: Based off the documents, come up with three categories of analysis that help explain the causes and forces contributing to imperialism

Between 1870 and 1920, the rate of European imperialism increased. This was due to _________________, ______________, and ______________ forces.

Category 1: Category 2: Category 3:

List the documents that fall under this category:

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I. Economic Motives

 First European group to venture into this realm: _____________ o In the 15th_{Century under the leadership of Prince Henry}

 19th_{Century= Explorers had mapped out most of ______________and ____________} o Found that both had vast amounts of Raw Materials

o And plenty of people to sell products to in Markets

 All of Industrialized Europe wanted a piece of these ___________ 1. Sources of raw materials

a. Egypt – _______________ b. Malaya – rubber and tin c. Middle East – oil 2. Markets for finished goods

a. Products of British Industrial Revolution sold in ________ and ________

3. Capital investments

a. Profits from Industrial Revolution invested in ________, ___________, etc., in unindustrialized areas

II. Political Motives

1. Nationalism – Pride and loyalty to ones country

2. COLONIES = _____________ & ______________________ POWER a. “The sun never sets on the British empire.”

3. Large empires increased ________________ ________________ 4. ______________also make acquisitions in Africa and Asia

Large Empires and Military Power 1. _____________

a. British naval bases 2. ______________

III. Social Motives 1. Religious Motives

• Conversion to _________________ • End-of-the-century crusading spirit

• Missionaries in ___________, Asia, Hawaii, etc.

In Africa, findings about slavery were reported back to Europe…Raised support for ___________________ 2. Social __________________

• Attempted to apply Darwin’s scientific theories to societies • “Survival of the ____________________”

• Certain groups of people (nations) are better/ more likely to survive • The best adapted groups will survive

3. “__________ ________ _________________” a. Rudyard Kipling’s poetry and prose

b. _____________morally obligated to bring the “blessings of civilization” to “backward” peoples c. Cecil Rhodes – imperialism is “philanthropy—plus five percent”

4. _______________

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TYPES OF IMPERIALISM

Now that you know why the Europeans are conquering the world again. We now need to look at the different forms that 19th_{Century European Imperialism would take from Africa to Asia.}

Empire- A Taste for Power

1. How did Great Britain, a small island country, maintain military power over this vast new territory? What system did they use?

2. In addition to the military, the British needed a political system to keep them in power. How did the British maintain political power over India?

3. As the British extended their grip on India, what happened?

4. Explain what happened in Lucknow in the mid 19th_{Century. (14:30)}

5. “ In the story of Empire… Rebellion is always met with ______________ _______________” (17:50)

6. When the narrator says “the pretense of British rule had been shattered, the bluff called,” what does he mean?

Colony

Sphere of Influence

Protectorate

• _________________ is the concept • _________________ are the practice Description:

• Territory ____________and turned into a __________ under the complete ___________of a

___________ _____________

• People in a colony must: Obey foreign ________

Be ruled by foreign __________

Learn foreign ways

Trade with the foreign power

___________________ or special control over an area

Granted exclusive ______________

_____________ in an area to a certain country (Extra-territoriality)

2. Examples

• Usually used in regards to ___________

• Kew Word:

_________________ • ___________

_____________ remain in charge

• Foreign power provides ____________ in exchange for exclusive trading rights • Foreign control exercised

through native

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7. What are some lasting examples of the British influence in India?

8. Why was Egypt important to the British Empire? (27:50)

9. When the narrator refers to the “pattern of imperial footwork,” what is he talking about? (30:28)

Answer Key

Part I: Stations- Go around the room to each station and answer the following questions. Station 1:

According to this author, which groups were seeking colonies? Explain each group’s reasons.

Makers of cotton and Iron goods, ship owners (need coaling stations and naval bases for protection), producers of telegraph and railway material and other supplies used by the government, bankers (loans to colonies)

Station 2:

According to Senator Beveridge, why should America become imperialistic? America is producing more than it can consume

Station 3:

What did this author say was the cause of imperialism?

Political ambitions- the nations’ will to power, glory, or national greatness. Station 4:

According to Rhodes, why should Britain pursue a policy of imperialism?

Because their race is superior, it is better for the human race if they inhabit most of the world.

Station 5:

According to Langer, what was the noneconomic reason for the new imperialism? Evolutionary teaching- survival of the fittest

Station 6:

Which line in the poem describes non-white people? Half-devil and half-child

Why do you think the author uses these words?

According to this poem, what was the “white man’s burden”? Help the non-white people

Station 7:

How did President McKinley justify the U.S. takeover of the Philippines? They were un-fit for self-government.

Station 8:

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What do you think the phrase “dark corners of the earth” refers to? Why? What is this advertisement, and others like it, implying?

PART II: Based off the documents, come up with three categories of analysis that help explain the causes and forces contributing to imperialism

Between 1870 and 1920, the rate of European imperialism increased. This was due to _________________, ______________, and ______________ forces.

Empire- A Taste for Power (0:00 36:50)

10. How did Great Britain, a small island country, maintain military power over this vast new territory? What system did they use?

(Paid local soldiers to fight for them. British officers would now lead Indian troops)

11. In addition to the military, the british needed a political system to keep them in power. How did the British maintain political power over India?

Signed treaties with local princes. Indian princes would go on running their kingdom if they paid the British for the privilege of doing so

12. As the British extended their grip on India, what happened? They took power but let the leaders keep their palaces.

13. Explain what happened in Lucknow in the mid 19th_{Century. (14:30)} Indians fought back

14. “ In the story of Empire… Rebellion is always met with ______________ _______________” (17:50)

Savage Retaliation

15. When the narrator says “the pretense of British rule had been shattered, the bluff called,” what does he mean?

16. What are some lasting examples of the British influence in India?

Statues, Taj Mahal

17. Why was Egypt important to the British Empire? (27:50)