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European Imperialism: Raw Materials Quest

European countries sought global colonies for raw materials during the 1800s, leading to control of weaker nations. Learn about direct and indirect imperialism types and characteristics of powerful vs. weaker nations. The Industrial Revolution drove the need for colonies for resources and markets. Great Britain dominated as the largest imperialist power, sparking competition and wars in new markets. Explore the impact and motivations behind imperialism in this informative guide.

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European Imperialism: Raw Materials Quest

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  1. European Imperialism Standard: 7-4.1

  2. World Rising Imperialism • As countries industrialized, they needed more and more raw materials to make goods. • By the 1800s, European countries began to build colonies in other areas of the world to find the raw materials they needed. • Africa, Asia, and Oceania were areas where raw materials were highly available.

  3. Imperialism • What is it? • Defined as the control of weak or underdeveloped nation by a powerful nation. • Sometimes called Colonialism.

  4. Why Imperialism? • Causes: • Industrial Revolution • Many nations needed colonies to provide a cheap and constant supply of raw materials. • They also used colonies to sell their manufactured products.

  5. 2 Types of Control under Imperialism! • Indirect: Weak nation can control smaller matters but the Imperialist, stronger country will handle the most important. Think of the control being split in half! • Direct: Stronger/Imperialist country controls all matters of the weaker nation.

  6. Imperialism • Characteristic of the Powerful Nation: • Good Economy • Strong Government • Strong Military!

  7. Imperialism • Characteristics of the Weaker Nation: • Poor Economy • Weak Government • Weak Military

  8. 1800s Who was the largest Power? • Great Britain was the largest imperialist power. • It also had the largest empire in the entire world. • France and Germany were also major imperialist countries! • This led to great competition in new markets and many wars between these nations grew!

  9. Page 763 • 20-1 Vocabulary Activity— • 1-5 write t or f; correct false answers! • 6---same word meaning • 7—opposite word GUDIED READING ACTIVITY T OR F FALSE YOU GOT TO CORRECT THE ASNWER!

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