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New Imperialism

New Imperialism. 1800’s Europe—began push for the extension of one nation’s power over another’s lands Targeted Africa and Asia Sources of raw materials and markets Need for direct control over territories, not trade agreements. Forces of Imperialism. Industrial Revolution

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New Imperialism

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  1. New Imperialism • 1800’s Europe—began push for the extension of one nation’s power over another’s lands • Targeted Africa and Asia • Sources of raw materials and markets • Need for direct control over territories, not trade agreements

  2. Forces of Imperialism • Industrial Revolution • Need to add lands for raw materials and markets • European Superiority • Social Darwinism • Missionaries • Technological superiority

  3. By 1900, Southeast Asia under Western Rule • By 1890, almost all of Africa under Western rule • In 1857, India becomes a colony of Britain • After 1870, US involved in Latin American countries’ affairs” protector of Cuba, Puerto Rico • Military forces in Nicaragua, Haiti

  4. Direct Rule • Foreign officials brought in to rule • No self-rule • Goal: assimilation • Government institutions based on European Styles • (French Vietnam, Somaliland)

  5. Indirect Rule • Local Government officials used • Limited self-rule • Goal: to develop future leaders • Government institutions are based on European styles but may have local rules • (British India, Nigeria, Burma)

  6. Negative Effects of Colonial Rule • Africans lost control of their land • Many died of new diseases—smallpox • Many died resisting Europeans • Agriculture changed to cash crops

  7. Negative Effects of Colonial Rule • Famines resulted • Breakdown of traditional cultures • Men forced to leave their homes in search of jobs • African continent divided & artificial boundaries enforced

  8. Positive effects of imperialism • Reduced local warfare • Improved sanitation • Hospitals and schools built • Increased lifespan and literacy • Economic expansion: Railroads, dams, phones, telegraph lines built

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