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1 Types of Imperialism Settlement colonies-
Large groups of people from one country living together in a new country or territory.

2 Examples of Settlement colonies
Australia In 1788, 11 ships containing around 1350 people from Great Britain arrived in Australia.

3 Dependent Colonies A few European officials ruling over the non-European inhabitants. Example India Great Britain had been trading through British East India Co. since 1600’s. In 1757 the Br. East India Co. defeated a weakened Mughal Empire at the battle of Plessey In 1858 British gov’t. took direct command of India due to Sepoy uprising and ruled until 1947.

4 Protectorates Territories where local rulers kept their title, and handled domestic affairs, but the Europeans controlled all foreign policy and had a large military presence in the area.

5 Examples of Protectorates
Afghanistan- British controlled until Why? Strategic position to help protect interests in India. Morocco-French granted control by besieged Sultan, whose people turned against him and fought for independence. Why? To expand their territory in North Africa.

6 Spheres of Influence An area in which one nation has a special interest. Legal agreements made between nations promised to not interfere with each other’s actions in these spheres of influence.

7 Spheres of Influence What does this cartoon infer about England?

8 Spheres of Influence What is Uncle Sam trying to prevent?


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