Age of Imperialism 1880-1914
Definition Imperialism = one country’s domination of political, economic, and social life of another country
Forms Colony – directly ruled by an imperial power thru colonial officials Protectorate – has its own gov’t, but “guided” by a foreign power Sphere of Influence – region where an imperial power has exclusive investment/trading rights
Causes Political (nationalism) Economic (Industrial Revolution)
Reasons (cont.) Ideological (Social Darwinism) Rudyard Kipling, “The White Man’s Burden” – duty of Europeans to civilize “backward” people, spread Christianity and Western ideals/values
Causes (cont.) Religious desire to spread Christianity, Exploratory scientific/medical research, have adventure, investigate unknown land/culture