1. Friday February 10th
So long as there is imperialism in the world, a permanent peace is impossible.
Hassan Nasrallah
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Don’t forget about scheduling test correction
Extra Credit Project Due March 3rd

2. Imperialism and You
On a sheet of paper, write down how you would do the following (Will be taken as a daily grade)
You are a Powerful country and you need to get as much rubber for your tire industry in your nation. You find a smaller weaker country in a foreign land that has lots of rubber. How do you
Get them to trade with you
Ensure you are getting the best price for the rubber
Keep the people motivated to harvest the rubber

3. Imperialism
The policy of extending a country’s power or dominance through diplomacy or military force
The seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country
Imperialism was caused by industrial needs for raw materials and markets to sell manufactured goods.

4. Imperialism

5. Forms of Imperial Control
Colony – a country or territory governed by a foreign power (foreigners hold government positions)
Protectorate – a country or territory with it’s own government but under the control of an outside power (locals hold government positions but are controlled by foreigners)
Sphere of Influence – an area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading rights
Economic Imperialism – an independent but less developed country controlled by private business interests rather than other governments

6. Imperial Management Indirect Control
Relies on existing political rulers
Local rulers are trained in foreign methods of government
Local rulers hold government offices
Goal: To develop future leaders
Foreign Rulers
Local Rulers
Colonial Population

7. Imperial Management Direct Control
Local societies are unable to handle their own government
Foreign officials hold government offices
No self-rule
Paternalism: providing for the needs of the colony without giving them rights
Goal: Assimilation; Local populations will adopt European culture
Foreign Rulers
Colonial Population

8. Imperialism in Africa
Before colonization, Africa consisted of hundreds of ethnic and linguistic groups.
At the Berlin Conference of , 14 European nations met to establish rules for the division of Africa; African leaders not invited.
Causes:
Industrialization
Nationalism
The variety of languages and cultures in Africa made it easier to exploit (people were not united).
* Liberia & Ethiopia not claimed

9. The Belgian Congo Belgium
King Leopold II used Christianity and the abolition of slavery as justification for colonization of the African Congo.

10. The Belgian Congo Belgium
System: Economic Imperialism
Economic Products
Rubber, Copper, Cotton, Palm oil, Coffee
Impact of Colonialism
Forced labor
Segregation
Natives had no political freedom or voice in government
10 million people died as a result of colonial abuse

11. Nigeria Britian System: British protectorate Economic Products
Palm Oil
Impact of Colonialism
Loss of traditional culture
Famines resulted from the change from subsistence agriculture to cash crops
Artificial political boundaries created ongoing political problems (map page 777)

12. India Great Britain

13. India Great Britain System: Economic Imperialism Economic Products
Tea, Indigo, Coffee, Cotton, Opium
Impact of Colonialism
Indian industries were restricted
The emphasis on cash crops reduced the self-sufficiency of communities
Shift to cash crop agriculture resulted in famine

14. Southeast Asia Dutch System: Economic Imperialism Economic Products
Oil, Tin, Rubber
Impact of Colonialism
Rigid class system with SE Asians on bottom
Millions of people migrated there from other parts of Asia looking for work.
The region became a mix of Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and Buddhist culture, resulting in tension that still exists today.

15. Malaysia British System: Economic Imperialism Economic Products
Tin, Rubber
Impact of Colonialism
The British encouraged Chinese immigration in order to work as labor in tin mines and on rubber plantations.
The Chinese population soon outnumbered the Malaysian population, making Malaysians the minority.

16. Indochina French System: Colony Economic Products
Rice
Impact of Colonialism
Several rebellions against French Rule.
Vietnam fought a war for independence against France that lasted nine years.

17. Imperialism Political Cartoon
Working individually or with a partner, develop a political cartoon depicting imperialism in Africa, India, or Southeast Asia
Your cartoon can address any of the following topics: division of land among European nations, type of economic system set up, economic products, or the impact of imperialism
Items to include: pictures/symbols, key words/phrases/ideas, caption/title
Final product should be colored on a sheet of copy paper and should fully represent the ideas discussed in class
On the back, write a 2-3 sentence explanation of your cartoon and how it relates to the topic