World History
Ch. 16: The Age of Imperialism
I. Pressures for Expansion
- Imperialism: one country dominates
another ( political, econ., and social
life)
Is America an imperialistic
country today?
Imper. Resulted from 3 Key Factors:
1. Nationalism = competition
2. Industrial Revolution =
need for raw materials
3. Spread Culture =
- religion
- Social Darwinism
3 Forms of Imperialism:
1. Colony = ruled by imperial power
2. Protectorate = own gov. but guided
by officials
3. Sphere of Influence = trading rights
II. The Partition of Africa:
A. How It Started
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Before 1800’s: Eur. mainly traded with
coastal West Africa
- Slave Trade
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Mid 1800’s: Eur. explorers = reports of
many resources in interior
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rubber, cotton, cacao, copper,
gold, ivory
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By 1914 = 90% of Afr. controlled
by Europe
B. Effects of Imperialism
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Eur. made mines, plantations,
factories
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Low wages, long hours, poor living
cond.
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Repressed Afr. Culture
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Segregation
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By the end of 20th century = most of
Africa gained indep.
Do the effects still linger today?
What are some positives and
negatives of European colonialism in
Africa?
Blood Diamonds:
http://www.history.com/videos/blood-diamondbeyond-the-bloodshed#blood-diamond-beyond-thebloodshed
Blood Diamond Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2uXlxNZCs4
Imp. Overview clip: (Graphic)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw12KGSj53k