Intro to Imperialism

Imperialism can best be defined as

• when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation

• when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize

• when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation

• when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation

Western powers wanted to take over foreign lands because ___________.

A. they needed new places to get natural resources

B. they wanted new markets to sell their goods in

C. ships needed places around the world to refuel

D. all of the above

• D

• C

• A

• B

Match the following

• popular idea that European people had the responsibility to bring their culture to people of color

• The United Kingdom

• substance made from dried liquid of tropical plants that can be turned into tires, balls, etc

• rubber

• the act of giving being obedient and compliant

• White

• nation in northwestern Europe, made up of England, Scotland, Ireland, & Wales

• submission

2. How do you think the colonized people felt? Why?

See

Identify at least three things you see in the image. 

Think

Based on this image, what can you infer about imperialism in the 19th and 20th centuries?

Wonder

Write down at least one question you have about the image.

Factor that caused Imperialism due to a need for raw materials and new markets

• Industrialization

• Social Darwinism

• Imperialism

• Racism

The takeover of a country or territory by a stronger nation with the intent of dominating the political, economic, and social life of the people

• Industrialization

• Racism

• Social Darwinism

• Imperialism

Group of people who traveled to promote Christianity

• Missionaries

• Boers

• Shaka

• Maji Maji

What delayed Europeans from taking over Africa for many years?

• The Warriors

• The Animals

• Diseases

• All of the Above