The Rise of the Nation-State

1. The Rise of the Nation-State Imperialism

2. Empire! • During the late 1800s, many European countries engaged in ____________, or when a powerful nation controls a weaker nation. Imperialism had existed for centuries; during the 1500s, many European countries set up __________ in ________ and _________________. imperialism colonies North South America

3. Empire! (Continued) • The practice of controlling territory in other parts of the world is called _______________. Countries such as __________ and ________ created colonies in the 1500s and 1600s, but by the 1800s, wars such as the _____________________ had changed Europe’s attitudes about ___________. colonialism Britain Spain American Revolution colonies

4. Industrialization and Imperialism • The rise of ________________ across Europe changed the nature of imperialism. ___________ owners needed a source of _______________. ___________ provided these. • Industrialized countries also needed new places to sell their _______, called __________. industrialization Factory raw materials Colonies goods markets

5. Industrialization and Imperialism (Continued) • As the industrialized nations developed their colonies, they set up laws that only allowed the ___________ to trade with the ___________________, or the country that ______________ the goods. colonies mother country manufactured

6. Nationalism and Imperialism • Many countries developed __________ to compete with more-established nation-states. The _______________, ____________, and _________ wanted to compete with Great Britain and France and appear powerful. Many countries felt that your nation couldn’t be great unless it had ___________. colonies United States Germany Italy colonies

8. Militarism and Imperialism • In the late 1800s, countries used their ____________ power to build up new colonies. A strong _______ was especially important to control ________________. Colonies also served as excellent ________________. military navy trade routes military bases

9. “The White Man’s Burden” • Many people in Europe and the United States thought they were ____________ to other peoples in _________ and _______. They thought these other peoples were ___________ and _____________ and that it was their responsibility to bring things like _____________ and _____________ to the “heathens.” superior Africa Asia ignorant uncivilized Christianity civilization