Imperialism and Colonialism

One nation controls another nation by sending settlers to live and control a new area.

• Colony

• Sphere of Influence

• Protectorate

• Economic Imperialism

Countries are controlled by private companies or businesses

• Colony

• Sphere of Influence

• Protectorate

• Economic Imperialism

One country does not rule another, but they do have decision making power over its choices

• Colony

• Sphere of Influence

• Protectorate

• Economic Imperialism

Countries are able to control other nations through trading rights or investment privileges

• Colony

• Sphere of Influence

• Protectorate

• Economic Imperialism

Example: People move to a new area. In this new area they create their own government and way of living. However, they are still under control of the power of the country they came from.

• Colony

• Sphere of Influence

• Protectorate

• Economic Imperialism

Example: Country A has control over Country B. Oil was discovered in Country B, however Country A gets to decide what is done with it and how it is used.

• Colony

• Sphere of Influence

• Protectorate

• Economic Imperialism

Example: Country A loans money to another Country B. Now, Country A has complete control of how Country B spends the money.

• Colony

• Sphere of Influence

• Protectorate

• Economic Imperialism

Example: Country A has a really strong military. Country B does not. Country A send some of their military to help Country B. Country A now has control to make some decisions, but does not have complete control over the government.

• Colony

• Sphere of Influence

• Protectorate

• Economic Imperialism

Example: Apple discovers a small country with a small government. They offer to develop a military and other resources there. Apple now has control of what happens in that country.

• Colony

• Sphere of Influence

• Protectorate

• Economic Imperialism

Imperialism means...

• A place to impair something

• An empire

• Control or influence a powerful nation has over a weaker nation