Introduction
What is the definition of European Imperialism?
The expansionist policies and practices of European powers aimed at establishing control over foreign territories and peoples.
What is Direct Imperialism?
direct political control over territories, often through settler colonies or military occupation
What economic factors drove European Imperialism?
Raw Materials or Natural resources: Gold , silver, Timber, minerals, oil, coal, etc
What is the line of latitude that divides the globe into Northern and southern Hemispheres?
The Equator
What were the economic impacts of European Imperialism on colonized groups?
Economic exploitation through resource extraction and labor exploitation.
Name two European powers that became imperialistic ?
Great Britain, France, German, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Russia
What is Indirect Imperialism?
Indirect control over territories through local rulers or puppet governments,
How did Political Motivations contribute to European Imperialism?
Nations want to show their dominance over others/ Nationalism and Strategic Interests
What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the world into Western and Southern Hemispheres ?
Prime Meridian
How did European Imperialism impact social and cultural aspects of colonized societies?
What parts of the world were colonized by European Countrise?
Africa, The Americas, Asia, Middle East , India, The pacific
Define Spheres of Influence?
This period saw Western powers, as well as Japan, assert dominance over various regions of China, exploiting its resources and weakening its sovereignty.
What are some Ideological & Cultural Motivations behind European Imperialism?
There are a total of 24 time zones in the world. Each time zone represents a region of the Earth where the local time is the same. These time zones are primarily based on longitudinal lines and are approximately 15 degrees of longitude wide, with the Prime Meridian (0 degrees longitude) serving as the reference point.
What is an example of an economic motivation for Imperialism ?
New markets for goods, resources, new labor
What is the motivation for imperialization?
$$$$$, religion, territory, Nationalism
How is Indirect Imperialism different from Direct Imperialism?
Why were European powers capable of colonizing other parts of world ?
European powers had greater technology ( Ships and guns) , they wanted to spread ideals, Other parts of the world are less developed, economic goals
What Language do people of Mexico speak ? Why ?
Largely, Spanish, It was a Spanish colony as was most of latin America.
What are 3 Types of Motivation for Imperialism?
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Economic, Political , and idealogical
What are some negative effects of Imperialism ?
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Loss of Culture: Death, Disease, language, history, clothing etc
Define protectorate
A protectorate is a relationship between two Countries/State in which one Country/State, the protector, assumes a degree of control or responsibility over the other country/state, the protected state, while allowing it to maintain its sovereignty and internal autonomy to some extent. In essence, a protectorate is a form of indirect rule
How did the belief in Social Darwinism influence European Imperialism?
What years make up the 19th century ?
The 19th century spans from January 1, 1801, to December 31, 1900.
If any , What are positive effects of colonization ?
Improved medicine, infrastructure, education, etc