1. Western Imperialism The Scramble for Africa

2. Imperialism Stronger nations attempt to create empires by dominating weaker (not necessarily smaller) nations Economically Politically Culturally Militarily

3. 4 Main Factors in the Growth of Imperialism Economic Nationalistic Military Humanitarian

4. Economic Factors Industrialization created a need for more natural resources Where were most natural resources found?

5. Underdeveloped Countries Asia Africa

6. Military Factors Advances in technology Stronger armies & navies Need for military bases Africans & Asians could not compete

7. Nationalistic Factors Nationalism = a devotion to one’s nation Feelings of superiority White man = “civilized” Africans & Asians = “uncivilized” “The White Man’s Burden” (Rudyard Kipling)

8. White Man’s Burden By Rudyard Kipling

9. White man’s burden According to Kipling, and in your own words, what was the "White Man’s Burden"? 2. What reward did Kipling suggest the "White Man" get for carrying his "burden"? 3. Who did Kipling think would read his poem? What do you think that this audience might have said in response to it?

10. Political Cartoon: The White Man’s Burden

13. africa The Mysterious “Dark Continent”

16. When: 1884-1885

17. Who: The US and 14 European nations

18. Missing: Africans (weren’t invited!)

20. Any such annexation should be validated by effective occupation

22. King Leopold II Belgium

23. Political cartoons

31. Bell ringer What are the 4 main causes of the growth of Imperialism in the late 1800s?

34. You are to write a letter home (2 paragraphs) as if you were an African writing to a friend in another country explaining what has just happened in your country and how you feel.

35. Use at least 5 facts you learned in class about imperialism.

36. Be certain to explain HOW you feel and WHY you feel that way, now that the British/French/etc. have taken over your country. Creativity and believability are the keys to this part. (10 points)

37. Create a political cartoon…