IMPERIALISM. l Domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region.

IMPERIALISMIMPERIALISM

Domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region.

A. Reasons why Europe A. Reasons why Europe wanted land in Africa?wanted land in Africa?

1. markets for manufactured goods

2. raw materials a. colonizers wanted mother

country to be self-sufficient

3. nationalism a. love of one's country--pride b. "sun never sets on the

British flag"4. religion a. spread Christianity to the

unfortunate

5. "whiteman's burden" a. moral responsibility to

civilize indigenous peoples b. a poem by Rudyard

Kipling mentioned this as a duty

6. who is the best without going to war??

a. this was one way to keep score

B. two areas not conqueredB. two areas not conquered

1. Ethiopia a. Aduwa or Adwa in 1896 b. Italians tried to conquer

the area--marched troops in

c. to everyone's surprise they were defeated by the Ethiopians

d. Europeans defeated by Africans

2. Liberia a. settled by freed US

slaves and US used its influence to keep it from being colonized

Direct Rule- French- local elite were removed from power and replaced with a new set of officials.

Indirect Rule- British-used local rulers

Indirect RuleIndirect Rule

A fraud because:– British administrators made all the major

decisions. The native rulers enforce them. – Kept the old African elite in power-no

opportunity for young talented Africans– Class and tribal tensions

Y.T.T.W.Y.T.T.W.

Explain three reasons why European countries wanted to take over countries in Africa. Determine if you agree with direct or indirect rule. Why?

C. Sphere of InfluenceC. Sphere of Influence

1. a region where one nation had special, sometimes exclusive economic and political privileges that were recognized by other nations

C. Sphere of InfluenceC. Sphere of Influence

2. this was the particular case in China

a. Europeans were not able to control the country so they just wanted economic control of an area

D. Open Door PolicyD. Open Door Policy

1. as a result of the sphere of influence the US had been effectively shut out

2. Sec. of State Hay sent a note to European nations and Japan stating:–a. everyone should and could

trade in China anywhere

–b. no nation would claim exclusive trading rights

3. no nation wanted to or intended to observe the policy but it went into effect

4. result was open and equal trading most of the time

E. Boxer Rebellion 1900E. Boxer Rebellion 1900

1. led by a patriotic group known as the "Righteous Fists"

2. had been attacks on ruling government, the Manchus

a. widespread corruption

3. the Manchus tried to channel attacks on foreigners especially the missionaries

4. rebellion put down by the combined forces of Europe, US and Japan–a. this was one time when the

foreigners were able to band together, cooperate

5. China forced to pay an indemnity, station troops in China and open new ports for trading