Imperialism
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What is imperialism? . Imperialism is to rule a people or place through
colonization, military power, economic or political power.
. Time period in the mid to late 1800s
. European countries dividing Asia and Africa amongst themselves.
Old world map
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How imperialism started? . During the 1800's, European Countries and the United
States started imperialism in Asia and Africa.
. In 1841, Dr. Livingston started exploring the African Interior
. Explorations of gold and diamonds in Africa spurred excitement in the Western Countries.
. The western nations wanted imperialism in Africa and Asia because of new economic movements such as raw materials and new markets to export their goods.
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Reasons for imperialism….. . Spread Christianity
. Needed raw materials. prestige. Markets to export goods
rubber
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. Overpopulation – export people to colonies.
. Make European armies bigger
. Control of strategic positions . Suez canal ..
Egypt . Gibraltar
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Age of Imperialism ---- map…
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The French in North America…
. Overpopulation
. Let people move to Algeria
. “ little France”
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British colonizing Egypt. Raw materials
. Strategic positions . Suez Canal
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Effects of Imperialism…Positive
effect … . Countries become more civilized . More technologies. More education. New farming methods which increase food production.
Negative Effect…
. Cheap labor
. No freedom
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THE END!!!