1. 11/3/2009 10.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism 1 The Age of Imperialism Chapter 25 Section One

2. 11/3/2009 10.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism 2 Imperialism is the process of extending control over other territories.

3. 11/3/2009 10.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism 3 The New Imperialism Who were the imperial powers. What motivated them to dominate much of the World? Why was Europe so successful?

4. 11/3/2009 10.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism 4 Imperialism

5. 11/3/2009 10.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism 5 I. Who were the Imperial powers? Early powers were Britain, France, Spain, Denmark, Portugal and Russia. By 1870 Germany, Italy, Belgium all began to compete for colonies. The United States and Japan will also enter late in the 19th centaury. Competition for colonies will become a driving force among these nations.

6. 11/3/2009 10.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism 6 A word on the U.S

7. 11/3/2009 10.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism 7 II. Motivations For Imperialism. Economic Political Religious Exploration Ideological

8. 11/3/2009 10.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism 8 A. Economic motivations. Colonies can provide raw materials for nations. Increased International competition posed a challenge to many nations Britain was challenged by U.S and Germany Needed colonies to act as markets for manufactured goods Europe had become industrialized, and was looking for a new place to invest to gain more of a profit. Many nations looked to create their own empires for trade.

9. 11/3/2009 10.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism 9 B. Political motivations. More colonies would lead to greater wealth and power for a nation. As one nation achieved power, others would want to Greater wealth and power for a nation would lead to greater security. And greater insecurity for other nations Balance of Power theory Again European nations were competing against each other to be more dominant.

10. 11/3/2009 10.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism 10 C. Religious Motivations. Missionaries hoped to spread Christianity and Catholicism around the world. Christian Missionaries Spanish mission System The world was full of “heathens” that had to be saved. Not all agreed to this moticvation

11. 11/3/2009 10.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism 11 D. Exploration and Adventure. It gave the rich something to do. Safari’s and hunts. See exotic places. Treasure hunting for gold and silver. The Infamous Dr. Livingstone. The lower classes could read about it in stories and newspapers. Tarzan

12. 11/3/2009 10.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism 12 E. Ideological. Europe had become more technologically advanced than the rest of the world. Europe assumed that it was superior to that of other people and cultures of the world. Elements of Racism also were evident. Rudyard Kipling and The Whiteman’s Burden Robinson Crusoe.

13. 11/3/2009 10.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism 13 III. Why was Europe successful? The Industrial Power Internal Issues

14. 11/3/2009 10.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism 14 A. Industrial Power Mass Production and new technology Military technology Maxim machine gun Bolt action rifle New vaccines and medicines (malaria) Transportation Revolution would allow Europe to project Power Trains Steam ships

15. 11/3/2009 10.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism 15 Improved weapon technology.

16. 11/3/2009 10.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism 16 B. Internal Issues Low level of technology Even a resistance to change Except in Japan Divisions between ethnic groups Especially Africa India

17. 11/3/2009 10.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism 17 Terms Imperialism Livingstone Stanley Kipling

18. 11/3/2009 10.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism 18 In summary Who were the major Imperial powers? What were the motivations for imperialism? What enabled Europe to dominate?