Industrialization leads to Imperialism

The Age Of Imperialism

Industrialization leads to Imperialism

E.Q.: What is imperialism and what factors led to the rise of imperialism?

Content Objective: I will identify the major political, economic, and social motivations that influenced European imperialism.

Open Ended

Based upon this image, what impact did Imperialism have on the people living in the weaker countries?

Multiple Choice

What was the main economic reason industrialized nations wanted to imperialize non-industrialized nations?

• to gain raw materials and new markets

• to spread Christianity and other religions

• to show their national pride and cultural superiority

• to build factories and canals

Multiple Choice

A country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power to protect there trade

• Nationalism

• Protectorate

• Social Darwinism

Multiple Choice

What were "spheres of influence"?

• European nations controlled special trading and economic rights but allowed local governments to make other decisions

• Europeans had specific areas of China in which they were free to convert the Chinese to Christianity

• Europeans were only allowed to trade certain goods in China

• Europeans could only live and work in certain parts of China

Multiple Choice

How did Social Darwinism impact Europe's relationship with Africa and Asia?

• It caused Europeans to oppose imperial expansion

• To Europeans, it justified imperial expansion

• It inspired charity missions to Africa and Asia

• It influenced Europe to isolate itself from Africa and Asia

Multiple Select

Which TWO terms were driving forces for imperialism? CHOOSE TWO.

• Racism

• Catholicism

• Social Darwinism

• Internationalism

Multiple Choice

Why did Europeans want to colonize West Africa?

• Europeans needed a ready source of labor.

• West Africa had many useful raw materials.

• Britain and France were competing for control.

• Some African states needed outside help to survive

Multiple Choice

What became an anthem for imperialism and encouraged Westerners to take their culture to "lesser nations"?

• The Communist Manifesto

• The White Man's Burden

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen

Open Ended

Mission Writes!

In 4-6 sentences tell me what you learned about Imperialism. Tell me what Imperialism is in your own words and what factors led to Imperialism.