Roots of Western Imperialism Ch 17 Sec 1

Age of Imperialism BUILDING AN EMPIRE When a country controls another country’s govt./ trade / culture STRENGTH of modern industrial powers

HOW IS IT DONE? Merchants or explorers first SOVEREIGNTY? Then soldiers, then engineers/ builders/ miners Developed the country but only for their gain FR/GB/GER

TYPES OF CONTROL Settlement colony- large groups emigrate from mother country to colony (AUS) Dependent colony- A few officials are sent over to rule (INDIA)

Types of control Protectorate- Local ruler keeps his title but Europeans controlled the area Spheres of influence- An area in which one nation has a special interest (others agree to respect that interest)

National rivals Status symbol Place to get troops as well Coaling stations- islands (Steamships ) Bitter rivalries developed Hatred for colonizers

Economic Motives Raw materials (coal, iron ore, copper, rubber, etc.) New markets to sell goods Did not want others goods in their nation though Jobs for their people

Economic Motives Change people’s habits- shirt & tie??? Wanted to create monopolies in dependent countries/protective tariffs at home European pop. doubled by 1900 – led to mass migration to colonies

Cultural Motives “White Man’s Burden” – British poet in favor of imperialism Impose their culture on others (“half-devil & half- child”) We’re really helping them!

Religious Motives Missionaries- Spread Christianity Create schools and hospitals Helped teach hygiene, sanitation, reading, writing, etc. Goal was to convert others