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1 Imperialism and the Victorian Era Forms of Imperialism Colonies Colonies Protectorates Protectorates Spheres of Influence Spheres of Influence Queen Victoria

2 Colonies: France - direct rule Britain - indirect rule Protectorate: local rulers left in place but expected to follow the advise of European Advisors. Cheaper then Colonies. Spheres of Influence: an area where an outside power claims “exclusive” investment and trade privileges.

3 Imperialism or Nationalism ? In your group, decide whether the picture depicts imperialism or nationalism and tell why you chose as you did.

4 Why Imperialism-Causes 19th Century-1800’s Empire Building Empire Building Economics Economics Political and Military Interests Political and Military Interests Power and Authority Power and Authority British Dominance - called the Victorian Era after Queen Victoria who ruled for 64 years (page 595) British Dominance - called the Victorian Era after Queen Victoria who ruled for 64 years (page 595)

5 “The Sun Never Sets on the British Empire” Examine the map below and decide the meaning of the quote.

6 Imperialism and Empire - Africa Textbook – page 623 Textbook – page 623 1880 – Most of Africa consisted of independent states 1880 – Most of Africa consisted of independent states 1914 – With the exception of Ethiopia and Liberia, all of Africa was controlled by Europeans 1914 – With the exception of Ethiopia and Liberia, all of Africa was controlled by Europeans

7 Forces Enabling African and Indian Imperialism European technilogical superiority European technilogical superiority SteamboatsSteamboats Automatic machine gunAutomatic machine gun LocomotiveLocomotive TelegraphTelegraph Europeans had the means to control their empires Europeans had the means to control their empires Easy travelEasy travel Wide spread communicationWide spread communication African and Indian disunity African and Indian disunity Huge variety of culturesHuge variety of cultures Fighting among culturesFighting among cultures Huge business interests and support from companiesHuge business interests and support from companies

8 British in India British East India company controlled much of India using sepoys. British East India company controlled much of India using sepoys. Sepoys – Native Hindu or Muslim mercenary private police Sepoys – Native Hindu or Muslim mercenary private police Crops: opium poppies for sale in China and cotton and tea for sale in the rest of the British empire Crops: opium poppies for sale in China and cotton and tea for sale in the rest of the British empire Cotton textile making outlawed in India Cotton textile making outlawed in India India was so profitable, it was called the “Jewel in the Crown.” India was so profitable, it was called the “Jewel in the Crown.” Opium production in India

9 Imperialism and Empire - India The Sepoy Rebellion allowed British soldiers to invade and control all of India The Sepoy Rebellion allowed British soldiers to invade and control all of India The British established control of India and its neighbors by 1914. The British established control of India and its neighbors by 1914. The British controlled Australia, New Zealand and much of the far east. The worlds’ biggest empire! The British controlled Australia, New Zealand and much of the far east. The worlds’ biggest empire!

10 Imperialism in China Because of repeated attempts at invasion, China distrusted foreigners and tried to remain isolationist. Because of repeated attempts at invasion, China distrusted foreigners and tried to remain isolationist. They were unsuccessful. They were unsuccessful. Britain gained spheres of influence in China through smuggling opium. Resulted in Opium War (page 636) and Boxer Uprising. (page 638) Britain gained spheres of influence in China through smuggling opium. Resulted in Opium War (page 636) and Boxer Uprising. (page 638)

11 Suez Canal - 1875 (page 629) Europeans needed a faster way to get from the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean Europeans needed a faster way to get from the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean The French and the Egyptians, with funding from France, began a canal to connect the two water bodies. The French and the Egyptians, with funding from France, began a canal to connect the two water bodies. Because Egypt could not pay their canal debts, they sold their shares to Great Britain Because Egypt could not pay their canal debts, they sold their shares to Great Britain 1882 – Egyptian nationalists rebel against foreign influence. British make Egypt a protectorate and take over control of the canal. 1882 – Egyptian nationalists rebel against foreign influence. British make Egypt a protectorate and take over control of the canal.

12 The Age of Imperialism, 1850-1914 To gain power, European nations compete for colonies and trade. Nationalism Europeans exerted influence over the economic, political, and social lives of people they colonized. Europeans believe they must spread their Christian teachings to the world. Missionary Spirit Demand for raw materials and new markets spurs a search for colonies. Economic Competition Causes

13 The Age of Imperialism, 1850-1914 Europeans control land and people in areas of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Colonization Christianity is spread to Africa, India, and Asia. Christianization Europeans control trade in the colonies and set up dependent cash-crop economies. Colonial Economics Effects Europeans exerted influence over the economic, political, and social lives of people they colonized.


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