The document discusses the motivations and factors that enabled European imperialism in the late 19th century. It states that the major imperial powers were Britain, France, and other European nations who sought colonies for economic gain from raw materials and new markets. They were also motivated by political and military competition with each other as well as ideological beliefs of European superiority. Europe was successful in dominating other regions due to its advanced industrial and military technology as well as internal divisions and technological weaknesses in colonized regions.

1. 11/3/200910.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism1The Age of ImperialismChapter 25 Section One

2. 11/3/200910.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism2Imperialism is the process of extending control over other territories.

3. 11/3/200910.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism3The New ImperialismWho were the imperial powers.What motivated them to dominate much of the World?Why was Europe so successful?

4. 11/3/200910.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism4Imperialism

5. 11/3/200910.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism5I. Who were the Imperial powers?Early powers were Britain, France, Spain, Denmark, Portugal and Russia.By 1870 Germany, Italy, Belgium all began to compete for colonies.The United States and Japan will also enter late in the 19th centaury.Competition for colonies will become a driving force among these nations.

6. 11/3/200910.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism6A word on the U.S

7. 11/3/200910.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism7II. Motivations For Imperialism.EconomicPoliticalReligiousExplorationIdeological

8. 11/3/200910.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism8A. Economic motivations.Colonies can provide raw materials for nations.Increased International competition posed a challenge to many nationsBritain was challenged by U.S and GermanyNeeded colonies to act as markets for manufactured goodsEurope had become industrialized, and was looking for a new place to invest to gain more of a profit.Many nations looked to create their own empires for trade.

9. 11/3/200910.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism9B. Political motivations.More colonies would lead to greater wealth and power for a nation.As one nation achieved power, others would want toGreater wealth and power for a nation would lead to greater security.And greater insecurity for other nationsBalance of Power theoryAgain European nations were competing against each other to be more dominant.

10. 11/3/200910.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism10C. Religious Motivations.Missionaries hoped to spread Christianity and Catholicism around the world. Christian MissionariesSpanish mission SystemThe world was full of “heathens” that had to be saved.Not all agreed to this moticvation

11. 11/3/200910.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism11D. Exploration and Adventure.It gave the rich something to do.Safari’s and hunts.See exotic places.Treasure hunting for gold and silver.The Infamous Dr. Livingstone.The lower classes could read about it in stories and newspapers.Tarzan

12. 11/3/200910.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism12E. Ideological.Europe had become more technologically advanced than the rest of the world. Europe assumed that it was superior to that of other people and cultures of the world.Elements of Racism also were evident.Rudyard Kipling and The Whiteman’s BurdenRobinson Crusoe.

13. 11/3/200910.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism13III. Why was Europe successful?The Industrial PowerInternal Issues

14. 11/3/200910.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism14A. Industrial PowerMass Production and new technologyMilitary technologyMaxim machine gunBolt action rifleNew vaccines and medicines (malaria)Transportation Revolution would allow Europe to project PowerTrains Steam ships

15. 11/3/200910.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism15Improved weapon technology.

16. 11/3/200910.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism16B. Internal IssuesLow level of technologyEven a resistance to changeExcept in JapanDivisions between ethnic groupsEspecially AfricaIndia

17. 11/3/200910.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism17TermsImperialismLivingstoneStanley Kipling

18. 11/3/200910.4 European Motivations in the Age of Imperialism18In summaryWho were the major Imperial powers?What were the motivations for imperialism?What enabled Europe to dominate?