Download Unit 4 : Imperialism

Unit 4 : Imperialism
Unit 4: Imperialism
Word of the Day: write down each
word and its definition
1. imperialism: the policy of extending control or authority
over another territory or nation, politically, economically, or
culturally
Learning Target #1
I can identify the
economic, political and
ideological motives for
imperialism.
Unit 4: Imperialism
Learning Targets:
1. I can identify the economic, political and
ideological motives for imperialism.
European Imperialism Notes
European Imperialism
• A rapid drive for
colonies at the end of
The 19th century led
Europe to gain political
control of most of
Africa and Asia
• Once they carved up empires they established
colonial governments to rule them
Motives:
• Economic
• Political
• Ideological
• Religious
• Exploratory
Positives:
• Brought modern inventions and techniques of
Industrial Revolution
• Began modern economic system and
improved infrastructure
Negatives:
• People of Africa and Asia saw imperialism as a
disruptive assault
• Imperialist nations used force to conquer and
rule
• European domination often destroyed
traditional economies and traditional ways of
life
• Treated non-Western peoples as racial
inferiors