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Download The New Imperialism - Dr. Jeffery B Cook Professor of History
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The New Imperialism I. New Imperialism A. Enormous Surge of European Expansion: 1880-1900 In a frenzy Scramble for colonial possessions It will be global in nature Africa 11% in 1875 90% in 1902 Virtually all of the European powers British, French, Belgium, Italy, Germany B. How was this Different? Technologically more advance Metal hulled ships and steam engines Opened up the hinterland Communications Quinine Malaria Military technology Rifles and Maxim Less willing to remain on the coasts Pushed inland Conference in Berlin 1885 Set the ground rules Avoid conflict Controlled the coastline Had rights to the inland General occupation Civil Administration Military Presence Tied to the European economy Some private companies Exploitation French Congo 1890 Rubber companies Belgium Congo Worst reputation Tribal History or settlement patterns II. Imperialism in the Age of Mass Politics A. The Whole Nation Became involved Interest and involvement Literate population followed the scramble “Painting the Map Red” Domestic Politics National pride German Colonial Society The Committee for French Africa Royal Colonial Institute Contribute to tensions B. Ignited the Passions of the People Otto V Bismarck Opposed to imperialism Not on moral grounds No interest Would lead to confrontations Encouraged the French Arms Race Naval Races Future economic and military power C. Bloody Wars Series of wars Brutal and one sided 1898 Sudanese European technology French Conflict in Indochina Italians, 1896 Defeated by the Ethiopians First victory of an African state D. The New Imperialism Systematic and at times brutal Assisted by new technologies New tensions within and among colonial powers
