Imperialism introduction (shorter version)

1. Introduction to Imperialism
(mid 19th to early 20th century)

2. What is Imperialism?
• when one nation completely dominates the
economy and government of another nation

3. Four Motives
Behind Imperialism
• Nationalism!
• Racism and ethnocentrism (Christian
mission + “white man’s burden”)
• Industrialization and capitalism
• Sense of adventure

4. Spain in Latin America
Why?
Cortes in Mexico
Spain vs Portugal

5. England’s Dominance

6. England in India

7. The “Scramble for Africa”
• first Euro contact was approx mid 1400s
• hundreds of different tribes flourished
• Obstacles: African armies, disease and terrain
• by 1880, Europe controlled 10% of Africa
• By1914: Europe controls 96% of Africa!!!

8. AFRICA 1880
By1914: Europe controls 96% of Africa!!!

9. Why Was Europe Successful?
• divide and conquer strategy
• military and technological advantages
• medical developments; especially quinine
• 77% of Euros had died from disease (UCal)

10. Effects of Imperialism: Conflicts
• Berlin Conference (1884)
• Boer War (1899-1902) in S. Africa
• Post WW I and WW II (impact of nationalism)
• Countries compete for natural resources