Imperialism

Motives European countries began to industrialize European countries began to industrialize They began to compete for control of the world’s resources for industrialization and markets to export their goods to They began to compete for control of the world’s resources for industrialization and markets to export their goods to European countries also felt that control of colonies meant more power European countries also felt that control of colonies meant more power

Causes of Imperialism Economic Motives The Industrial Revolution created an insatiable demand for raw materials and new markets. Nationalis m European nations wanted to demonstrate their power and prestige to the world. Balance of Power European nations were forced to acquire new colonies to achieve a balance with their neighbors and competitors. White Man's Burden The Europeans’ sense of superiority made them feel obligated to “civilize the heathen savages” they encountered.

Asia England In India The Mughal Empire began to decline in the 17 th century (1600s) The Mughal Empire began to decline in the 17 th century (1600s) A British trade company called the British East India Company saw their opportunity to move in A British trade company called the British East India Company saw their opportunity to move in The British East India Company took control over some trade along the India Ocean The British East India Company took control over some trade along the India Ocean

Asia England In India England began to expand its control over India England began to expand its control over India India was a great source of wealth for England (especially cotton for textiles) India was a great source of wealth for England (especially cotton for textiles) England built roads, schools, and established British-style government England built roads, schools, and established British-style government England felt they were improving India England felt they were improving India

Asia Sepoy Rebellion (India) England was not sensitive to Indian culture and traditions England was not sensitive to Indian culture and traditions England was supplying Indian soldiers with lard laced bullet cases England was supplying Indian soldiers with lard laced bullet cases This was an outrage to Indians because it went against religious beliefs This was an outrage to Indians because it went against religious beliefs The Indian soldiers rebelled The Indian soldiers rebelled

Asia Opening China European powers saw China as a great market to sell goods to European powers saw China as a great market to sell goods to Countries would send armed fleets forcing China to open to trade Countries would send armed fleets forcing China to open to trade Each power would carve out its own area of trade along coastal ports called “spheres of influence” Each power would carve out its own area of trade along coastal ports called “spheres of influence”

Opium War England began selling opium grown in India to China England began selling opium grown in India to China By the mid 19 th century (1800s) many Chinese people were addicted to opium By the mid 19 th century (1800s) many Chinese people were addicted to opium War broke out between England and China when China tried to refuse to allow England to sell opium War broke out between England and China when China tried to refuse to allow England to sell opium England won & gained Hong Kong for 150 years England won & gained Hong Kong for 150 years

Boxer Rebellion European influence began to increase European influence began to increase Secret society called “Boxers” formed Secret society called “Boxers” formed 1900 Boxer rebelled against foreign influence 1900 Boxer rebelled against foreign influence Boxers roamed China attacking Christians, diplomats… any foreigners Boxers roamed China attacking Christians, diplomats… any foreigners

Africa Berlin Conference Resource-rich Africa was sought as a prize for European countries Resource-rich Africa was sought as a prize for European countries 1884 European powers met in Berlin to divide up Africa 1884 European powers met in Berlin to divide up Africa No Africans were invited No Africans were invited Africa was divided up by resource – ethnicity, religion, language were all ignored! Africa was divided up by resource – ethnicity, religion, language were all ignored!

Suez Canal England had considerable influence in Egypt (part of the Ottoman Empire) England had considerable influence in Egypt (part of the Ottoman Empire) England took control of Egypt’s Suez Canal in order to have greater access to trade along the Indian Ocean England took control of Egypt’s Suez Canal in order to have greater access to trade along the Indian Ocean

White Man’s Burden

Impact Industrialized European gained great wealth while unindustrialized countries became poorer Industrialized European gained great wealth while unindustrialized countries became poorer Many colonies began to resent European imposed culture Many colonies began to resent European imposed culture Nationalism developed in many colonized countries Nationalism developed in many colonized countries