FORMS OF IMPERIALISM Imperialism is a policy in which one country seeks to extend its authority by conquering other countries or by establishing economic and political dominance over other countries

COLONY A Colony is a country or territory governed internally by a foreign power:A Colony is a country or territory governed internally by a foreign power: Ex.) In 1819, Great Britain, under Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, founded a new colony at the tip of the Malay Peninsula – Singapore (“city of the Lion”) – becomes a major stopping point going to or from China.Ex.) In 1819, Great Britain, under Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, founded a new colony at the tip of the Malay Peninsula – Singapore (“city of the Lion”) – becomes a major stopping point going to or from China.

Singapore

Singapore 1850

PROTECTORATE A country or a territory with its own internal government but under the control of an outside power:A country or a territory with its own internal government but under the control of an outside power: Ex.) Vietnam: To stop the British form monopolizing trade in S.E. Asia, in 1857 France will force the Vietnamese to accept French protection and will occupy Saigon (south) for 30 years - extending control over the country. In 1884 France seizes Hanoi (north) making the Vietnamese Empire a French Protectorate.Ex.) Vietnam: To stop the British form monopolizing trade in S.E. Asia, in 1857 France will force the Vietnamese to accept French protection and will occupy Saigon (south) for 30 years - extending control over the country. In 1884 France seizes Hanoi (north) making the Vietnamese Empire a French Protectorate.

French Seize Hanoi

By the 1880’s France extended it’s controlled over Cambodia, Annam, Tonkin, & Laos THE UNION OF FRENCH INDOCHINATHE UNION OF FRENCH INDOCHINA

Hanoi Today

SPHERE OF INFLUENCE An area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privilegesAn area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges Ex) Chinese warlords in provinces negotiate directly with foreign nations. In return for money warlords grant exclusive trading rights or RR building and mining privileges.Ex) Chinese warlords in provinces negotiate directly with foreign nations. In return for money warlords grant exclusive trading rights or RR building and mining privileges. Britain, France, Germany, Russia, & Japan all establish spheres of influence in China.Britain, France, Germany, Russia, & Japan all establish spheres of influence in China.

ECONOMIC IMPERIALISM Private business interests control an independent but less developed country instead of it’s governmentPrivate business interests control an independent but less developed country instead of it’s government Ex) American settlers gain control of the sugar industry on the Hawaiian Islands. Over throw the monarchy of Queen LiliuokalaniEx) American settlers gain control of the sugar industry on the Hawaiian Islands. Over throw the monarchy of Queen Liliuokalani

Sugar Cane!

Pineapple!

Hawaii Today

IMPERIALISM MANAGEMENT METHODS INDIRECT CONTROLINDIRECT CONTROL Local government officials usedLocal government officials used Limited self-ruleLimited self-rule Goal: develop future leadersGoal: develop future leaders Government institutions are based on European styles, but may have local rulesGovernment institutions are based on European styles, but may have local rules

Ex) British in Nigeria Relied on existing political leadersRelied on existing political leaders Local officials handled daily management of colonyLocal officials handled daily management of colony Colony had a legislative council that included colonial officials, merchants, & professionalsColony had a legislative council that included colonial officials, merchants, & professionals Councils train local leaders in British method of governmentCouncils train local leaders in British method of government In time the local population would govern itselfIn time the local population would govern itself (as in Canada & Australia)

Abuja, Nigeria Today

DIRECT CONTROL Foreign officials brought in to ruleForeign officials brought in to rule No self-ruleNo self-rule Goal – assimilationGoal – assimilation Government institutions are based on European stylesGovernment institutions are based on European styles

Ex) German East Africa

Yaounde, Cameroon Today