Did 19th century imperialism
have a largely positive or negative
effect on world history?
CHAPTER 25 QUESTION
IMPERIALISM
1870-1914
• WRITE THE FOLLOWING NOTES/DEFINITIONS ON
THE BLANK AREA BESIDE DOCUMENT 3
DIRECTIONS
The extending of a nation’s
control and influence over the
political or economic life of other
nations.
IMPERIALISM
th
19 Century Imperialism
FORMS OF IMPERIALISM
I am the King of Syria but have a French “advisor” and
ambassador from France. Any decision I make regarding
my country has to be approved by him on behalf of the
French government.
1. Colony
2. Protectorate
WHAT AM I?
3. Sphere of Influence
Last year I was part of Dutch military force that landed on
this island to punish its ruler for supporting piracy. Since
then we have executed the King, established a Dutch
governor and now I am part of the Dutch military here to
control it.
1. Colony
2. Protectorate
WHAT AM I?
3. Sphere of Influence
I am the ruler of a tribe in northern Afghanistan and have
just signed a trade deal with the Russian government.
Unfortunately the British ambassador has just voiced his
objection to the deal. He argues that agreements between us
and his government gave the British Empire exclusive
trading rights with my tribe.
1. Colony
2. Protectorate
WHAT AM I?
3. Sphere of Influence
CAUSES OF
IMPERIALISM
In your pairs examine your assigned document. Each
document demonstrates one of the three main causes of
imperialism. Try to figure out what sort of cause your
document is demonstrating. Underline or highlight evidence
from the document that supports your position.
DIRECTIONS
In your groups compare each pairs answer. Do they all
match? If not which one is right?
Now ..
DOCUMENT 1
Social Darwinism is a philosophy that argues that
certain nations or races are more fit than others, and
that it is natural for the “fit” to rule the “less fit.”
Document 1: Social
Darwinism
DOCUMENT 2
European nations
competed with each
other for power.
Document 2: European
politics/competition for
power
DOCUMENT 3
Economic demands for raw materials
and then a captive market to sell
manufactured goods in
Document 3: Raw
materials and markets
Which do you think was
most powerful?
WRITE A QUICK SUMMARY OF
TODAY’S MATERIAL IN YOUR
NOTES AND EVIDENCE IN YOUR
PORTFOLIO.