1. Imperialism Topic 1: Introduction Mr. Carr SS 9

2. Vocabulary Industrialization
The change to industrial methods of production such as the use of factories
Raw Materials
Various materials found in nature used in manufacturing such as wood, coal, and oil
Balance of power
A political policy in which countries attempt to preserve peace by keeping an equal military and economic status.
Culture
The shared beliefs, customs, practices, and social behavior of a particular nation or people
Cultural diffusion
The spreading of ideas through contact such as trade or war
Colonialism
The policy of maintaining colonies as a source of raw materials and new markets

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Red-coated British soldiers stand at attention around a royal pavilion during a ceremony in India. Britain’s Queen Victoria took the title Empress on India in 1876.

5. 1) What is IMPERIALISM?
A) occurs when a strong nation takes over a weaker nation and dominates its economic, political or cultural life
B) A nation experiences INDUSTRIALIZATION before to practicing IMPERIALISM
C) This was due to the demand for CHEAP RAW MATERIALS and the need for MARKETS TO BUY MANUFACTURED GOODS

6. 2)What is needed in order to maintain an industrialized economy?
A) Lots of raw materials
B) Markets
C) Example:
Iron and Cotton  Steel and Textiles  Sold to a market  Profit

8. 3) Why did IMPERIALISM begin?
A) Nations began looking outside of their borders for cheaper more abundant resources
B) Nations began looking for places where goods could be produced cheaply
C) Foreign places were seen as potential markets

9. Nationalism Definition: pride in one’s country
D) Citizens so proud of their country they thought they should take over other countries
E) As European countries became competitive, there was increased pressure to practice imperialism in order to maintain a balance of power in Europe

11. White Man’s Burden
F) The Europeans’ sense of superiority made them feel obligated to “civilize the heathen savages” they encountered.
Social Darwinism
belief that all human groups compete for survival, and that the stronger groups will replace the weaker groups

12. Causes of Imperialism
Economic Motives
The Industrial Revolution created a demand for raw materials and new markets.
Nationalism
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.

13. 4) Results of IMPERIALISM
A) Short term: very profitable but came at the expense of the foreign country where imperialism was being practiced
B) Cultural diffusion: an exchange of ideas between the WEST and the EAST
C) Spread of European ideas such as democracy
D) COLONIALISM throughout the world, especially after WW2

16. Thinking Ahead….
How does IMPERIALISM still exist today?