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Understanding Imperialism: A Complex Legacy of Power and Culture

This text explores the multifaceted concept of imperialism, examining its deep-rooted influences in global politics, economics, and culture from 1850 to 1914. It analyzes the motives behind imperial expansion, including the pursuit of resources, strategic ports, and the missionary zeal embodied in phrases like "the White Man's Burden." The impact of industrial and technological advancements in Western Europe, especially concerning the dominion over weaker nations like Africa, India, and China, is scrutinized. Using political cartoons and literary excerpts, it delves into the contrasting narratives of pro and anti-imperialism.

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Understanding Imperialism: A Complex Legacy of Power and Culture

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  1. Imperialism • National Power • Strong v. Weak • Domination: • Culture • Politics • Economics

  2. Reasons? • New resources • Ports around world • Missionaries • “Survival of the fittest” “White Man’s Burden • Why Western Europe? • Industry • Technology

  3. African Imperialism: 1850

  4. African Imperialism: by 1914

  5. Why India?

  6. Why China?

  7. Imperial Countries: focus on the effects

  8. Excerpt from the “The White Man’s Burden” “Take up the White Man's burden-Send forth the best ye breed--Go bind your sons to exileTo serve your captives' need;To wait in heavy harness,On fluttered folk and wild--Your new-caught, sullen peoples,Half-devil and half-child…” Sullen=grim, gloomy

  9. Imperialism Political Cartoons • What are the major images that you see? Who or what do you think they represent? • Is this a pro or anti Imperialist cartoon? Give details from the cartoon to show how this is true. • What do you think is the topic or message of this political cartoon?

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