World History

Ch. 16: The Age of Imperialism

I. Pressures for Expansion

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Imperialism

: one country dominates another ( political, econ., and social life)

Is America an imperialistic country today?

Imper. Resulted from 3 Key Factors:

1. Nationalism

= competition

2. Industrial Revolution

= need for raw materials

3. Spread Culture

= - religion - Social Darwinism

3 Forms of Imperialism:

1. Colony

= ruled by imperial power

2. Protectorate

= own gov. but guided by officials

3. Sphere of Influence =

trading rights

II. The Partition of Africa:

A. How It Started Before 1800’s: Eur. mainly traded with coastal West Africa - Slave Trade Mid 1800’s: Eur. explorers = reports of many resources in interior

rubber, cotton, cacao, copper, gold, ivory By 1914 =

90%

of Afr. controlled by Europe

B. Effects of Imperialism Eur. made mines, plantations, factories Low wages, long hours, poor living cond.

Repressed Afr. Culture Segregation

By the end of 20 th century = most of Africa gained indep.

Do the effects still linger today?

What are some positives and negatives of European colonialism in Africa?

Blood Diamonds: http://www.history.com/videos/blood-diamond beyond-the-bloodshed#blood-diamond-beyond-the bloodshed Blood Diamond Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2uXlxNZCs4 Imp. Overview clip: (Graphic) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw12KGSj53k