Imperialism

AKS 44B

analyze imperialism in Africa and Asia; including the influence of geography and natural resources

Open Ended

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase empire or imperial?

What is "Imperialism"

Imperialism is the expansion of a nation's authority over other nations through the acquisition of land and/or the imposition of economic and political domination.

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Major Imperialist Powers 1750-1900

• England

• France

• Belgium

• Germany

• Japan

• United States (GASP)

Open Ended

Why are these the imperialist overlords? Why these nations specifically? Any reasons?

Why?

• Industrialized nations need lots of fuel and lots of workers

• these nations are ahead technologically to utilize resources

• Have superior military (especially naval) to push folks around

• Social Darwinism, phrenology, and other various racist nonsense!

Where we dropping?

• India

• Africa (especially central /south)

• Latin America

• SE Asia

• Pacific Islands

• Caribbean/ tropical islands

Multiple Choice

what do all those regions have in common?

• lovely beaches

• mild climate

• no population

• no diseases

• natural resources

"Soft Power"

aka diplomatic moves, treaties, trade negotiations, alliances, etc.

"Hard Power"

aka War, intimidation, coercion, threats, etc.

Multiple Choice

In reality, Imperialism is usually done through _______

• hard power

• soft power

• a blend of the two

• trickery