Imperialism and Its Economic Impacts

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Imperialism

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Stronger nations dominate weaker ones politically, economically, and militarily.

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Major economic stimulants of imperialism

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New lands provide more natural resources and raw materials; new populations offer larger consumer markets and workforces.

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Racial and cultural superiority

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Justification for imperialism involving civilizing and Christianizing missions.

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Social Darwinism

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Concept by Herbert Spenser applying 'survival of the fittest' to international economic and imperialistic competition.

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Anglo-Saxonism

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John Fiske's idea that English-speaking nations were destined to dominate the planet.

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Our Country 1885

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Clergyman Josiah Strong infused Christian obligation into Anglo-Saxonism.

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Nationalism

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An extreme form of patriotism characterized by deep love and loyalty to one's country, emphasizing common language, culture, religion, and history, and prioritizing own interests to the exclusion or detriment of others.

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Jingoism

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An extreme form of nationalism marked by excessively biased and aggressive foreign policies, often involving threats or actual force.

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Alfred T. Mahan's profession and publication year

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Naval officer who in 1890 published "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History"

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Main idea of "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History"

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All great powers since ancient times relied on powerful navies