Imperialism SWBAT: define the term “White Man’s Burden” and explain its significance in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Homework: study for vocab quiz. Do Now: When, if ever, is it valid for one nation or culture to intervene in another to impose its values?

Let’s Review- How Imperialism Happens Starts off with merchants and explorers going to foreign lands. Sometimes, Europeans weren’t welcomed and as a result, the country would send in soldiers to protect their citizens. After a while, engineers and builders would come and open mines, build roads, and make other improvements. The area would be developed, but only for the benefit of the Europeans.

Let’s Review- types of Imperialism Settlement colonies: Large groups of people from one country living together in a new place. Dependent colonies: A few European officials ruled the non- European people. Protectorates: Local rulers keep their title but Europeans really controlled the area and other nations were kept out. Australia is an example of a settlement colony

Economic Causes of Imperialism Industrialization meant countries were in need of resources, such as copper and rubber. Countries were hesitant to ask other European countries for these resources in case something happened (i.e. war) and those resources would no longer be available. Solution: take over another country that doesn’t have the resources to defeat you. Mass production also allowed for larger markets and Europeans looked towards Africa and Asia to purchase these goods. Hardcore imperialists believed if you changed the habits of native people, you could sell even more.

Political Causes of Imperialism Political motives were based on a nation's desire to: gain power and compete with other European countries expand territory exercise military force and ensure security gain prestige by winning colonies boost national pride Hey look! Nationalism European nations were forced to acquire new colonies to achieve a balance with their neighbors and competitors.

Cultural Causes of Imperialism Many felt there was a duty to spread Western ideas and knowledge around the world. Aka “The White Man’s Burden”. Native populations were primitive and needed the white man’s help to become better. Christian missionaries also looked to convert native populations to “save” them.

Rudyard Kipling Born in Bombay, India and later moved in England. Known for his story “The Jungle Book”. Was one of the most popular writers in the 19th and 20th century. Won the Nobel Prize in literature in 1907. Was also known for his poem, “The White Man’s Burden”.

The White Man’s Burden Seen as a command to white men to colonize and rule other nations for the benefit of those people. justified the policy of imperialism as a noble enterprise. One view proposes that white people have an obligation to rule over, and encourage the cultural development of people from other cultural backgrounds until they can take their place in the world economically and socially. An alternative interpretation is the philanthropic view, common in Kipling's formative years, that the rich (whites) have a moral duty and obligation to help "the poor" (colored) "better" themselves whether the poor (colored) want the help or not.

The Real White Man’s Burden Not everyone was as impressed with imperialism as Kipling was. Poet Ernest Crosby wrote a parody of Kipling's work, "The Real White Man's Burden," and published it in his 1902. Crosby offers an alternate vision of American imperialism.  Where Kipling trumpeted the benefits of American civilization, Crosby emphasizes the corrupting effects of modernization.

Poetry Activity You will be given 2 poems that are mixed together. In groups of 3, you will work to sort the poems. The Real White Man’s Burden: 6 stanzas Remember: it’s a parody. It’s meant to be sarcastic. The White Man’s Burden: 7 stanzas Remember: this guy is super serious as ridiculous as his ideas may seem today. The team that can sort the two poems correctly first wins jolly ranchers.