1. The Age of Imperialism

2. Imperialism
The takeover of a country or territory (land) by a strong nation with the intent of controlling the political, economic, and social life of the conquered people.

3. During the Age of Imperialism, the Europeans are going to establish COLONIES around the world
A colony is a territory that is taken over by a stronger nation

4. Many European nations want to gain colonies:
Because they need resources to continue the process of industrialization
They need marketplaces to sell the goods they were making as a result of the IR
It was a sign of the greatness of the country
- the more land, the stronger your country was

5. The race to establish colonies will begin in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s
It will affect the continents of Africa and Asia
The Africans & Asians do NOT want Imperialism to happen
However, they have not industrialized and are powerless to stop it from happening

6. Africa had already gone through a period of colonization
Most of the continent remained independent

7. However, only 2 nations will be able to remain independent after the new phase of Imperialism

9. Their empire is so large there is a saying to describe it
Britain will be the main country to establish colonies in Africa & Asia
Their empire is so large there is a saying to describe it
“The Sun never sets on the British Empire”

10. Because it was a sign of greatness, Britain is not the only nation to establish colonies
The Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy, and the United States all will establish colonies
They will not treat the people of Africa & Asia well