1870-1914
Intro Video
DEFINITION
The domination by one country of
the political, economic or cultural
life of another country/territory
WHY DID EUROPEANS THINK IT
WAS IMPORTANT TO CONQUER
OTHER COUNTRIES?
 1400-1600: European nations sponsor missions of
exploration (Gold, Glory & God)
 Establish colonies in the Americas & trade
outposts in Asia & Africa (wealth & trade)
 Christian missionary efforts (knowledge of
people & geography  maps)
WHAT DID FRENCH REVOLUTION &
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION HAVE TO
DO WITH IT?
 French Revolution  nationalism & political
competition
 Industrial Revolution  greater wealth,
economic strength & technological
advancements  demand for natural
resources & new markets
 Attitude of superiority begins
WHAT WERE EUROPEANS LOOKING
FOR FROM THESE COUNTRIES?
 Industrial needs (rubber, petroleum, manganese,
timber)
 Expand markets (buyers for products)
 Invest in undeveloped regions b/c cheap labor
 Outlet for growing European population
WHAT WAS HAPPENING AS A
RESULT OF IMPERIALISM?
 BALANCE OF POWER– if one country
seizes control of land, then another country
rushes in to gain control nearby
 Humanitarian goals - share God’s word &
spread industry to improve the lives of nonEuropeans (Social Darwinism)
WHY WAS EUROPE SUCCESSFUL IN
THIS QUEST?
 Technology – Maxim machine gun, repeating rifles,
steam-driven ships (military, communication & travel)
 Advancements in medical knowledge (quinine for
malaria)
 Economic & political strength added to ability to hold
control over land & people in other parts of the world
 Diversity of African languages, tribal customs, loyalty,
& ethnic groups & traditional warfare over land, water
& trade rights  disunity among African people
(similar to indigenous American tribes)
CAUSES AND OUTCOMES
CAUSES
 Industrial
Revolution/French
Revolution
 New markets to sell
goods
 Search for raw
materials/natural
resources
 Racism/Superiority
OUTCOMES
 Decreased local
warfare/breakdown of
traditional cultures
 Boundaries dividing
people
 Loss of population from
disease & unsuccessful
resistances
 2 positive  increased
literacy & improved
infrastructure
KNOW WHAT THIS
PICTURE MEANS!
1870-1914
DEFINITION
WHY DID EUROPEANS THINK IT
WAS IMPORTANT TO CONQUER
OTHER COUNTRIES?
WHY DID EUROPEANS THINK IT
WAS IMPORTANT TO CONQUER
OTHER COUNTRIES?
WHAT DID FRENCH REVOLUTION &
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION HAVE TO
DO WITH IT?
WHAT DID FRENCH REVOLUTION &
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION HAVE TO
DO WITH IT?
WHAT WERE EUROPEANS LOOKING
FOR FROM THESE COUNTRIES?
WHAT WERE EUROPEANS LOOKING
FOR FROM THESE COUNTRIES?
WHAT WAS HAPPENING AS A
RESULT OF IMPERIALISM?
WHY WAS EUROPE SUCCESSFUL IN
THIS QUEST?
WHY WAS EUROPE SUCCESSFUL IN
THIS QUEST?
CAUSES
OUTCOMES