Overview of Imperialism

Overview of Imperialism

Multiple Choice

What country was at the center of the image? Who was the most powerful country in the world?

• Britain/England

• China

• Russia

• Democratic Republic of Congo

Multiple Choice

Who was trying to hold control of Cuba and Philippine Islands?

• Queen of Spain

• King Henry of France

Multiple Choice

What was the British Imperialist standing on?

• Australia

• Asia

• United States

• Africa

Imperialism

• A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

• Types of Imperialism: Colonialism, Protectorate, Sphere of Influence

Types of Imperialism

• Colonialism: Where the leader of the land and people is from another country/nation.

• Protectorate: Where the leader represents the culture of the country/nation but is influenced from another country/nation.

• Sphere of Influence: An area of land of people who can only trade with a certain "owner" country. Basically a monopoly over a country's economy!

Poll

Which nation would you want to live under?

• Imperialist

• Colony

• Protectorate

• Sphere of Influence

Multiple Choice

True or False: Imperialism had a negative economic impact on Africa.

• True; we learned that the countries of Africa become more democratic which meant freedom in a government that allows the people to vote for fair rules!

• False; we learned that the poorest countries in the world are in Africa.

• False; we learned that the richest countries in the world are in Africa.

• True; we learned that the poorest countries in the world are in Africa.

Open Ended

What did you learn about imperialism in Africa?

PLEASE SHARE AND EXPLAIN 2 THINGS YOU LEARNED!!

NO RIGHT OR WRONG ANSWERS!

Imperialism in India

• Just like Africa, India was imperialized/colonized by Europeans.

• They provided more skilled labor and market to buy European manufactured goods since it was more economically developed than African countries.

Open Ended

What did you learn about imperialism in India?

PLEASE SHARE AND EXPLAIN 2 THINGS YOU LEARNED!!

NO RIGHT OR WRONG ANSWERS!