1. Imperialism in the 18 th & 19 th Centuries

2. IMPERIALISM (1770s-1914) Imperialism is the extension of political, economic, or social control by industrialized nations on other weaker nations, regions, and territories. In the 19th century, imperialism was a trend in the world.

3. European Colonies - 1700

4. Western control at 1900

8. The partition of Africa 1800s

9. The partition of Africa 1914

10. The British Empire 19 th century

11. WHY did industrialized nations seek to control other areas of the world in the 18 th and 19 th centuries?

12. Industrial Revolution Source for Raw Materials Markets for Finished Goods European Nationalism Missionary Activity Military & Naval Bases European Motives For Colonization Places to Dump Unwanted/ Excess Popul. Soc. & Eco. Opportunities Humanitarian Reasons European Racism “ White Man’s Burden” Social Darwinism

16. U.S. Troops in the Philippines

23. Case Study Imperialism in Africa

26. Geographical Impact of the Suez Canal, 1869 See why the Suez canal is a “strategic” location? AFRICA EUROPE Suez Canal EAST ASIA Indian Ocean 16,000 KM 10,000 KM

28. Social Darwinism

29. What is being advertised? Where is this taking place? How can you tell? What is going on? What does it tell us about imperialism / colonialism? Who was the queen at the time? Common advertisement during Imperialism

32. British control of India