Motivations for Imperialism - Coach Alexander`s World History Class

■Essential Question:
–What is imperialism & what factors
led to the rise of imperialism?
■Warm Up Question:
Based upon this image, what is imperialism?
Title
■ Text
Based upon this image,
why would Europeans
want to imperialize?
Based upon this image, what
was the impact of imperialism?
From 1850 to 1914, the strong, industrialized
nations of Europe used imperialism
to seize colonies & dominate the local
gov’ts & economies in Africa & Asia
Why did the industrialized nations
of the world imperialize?
Nationalism in Europe
meant that each nation
wanted to become the
most powerful
Why did the industrialized nations
of the world imperialize?
Nationalism in Europe
meant that each nation
wanted to become the
most powerful
Having a lot of overseas
colonies showed power
Why did the industrialized nations
of the world imperialize?
Nationalism in Europe
meant that each nation
wanted to become the
most powerful
Having a lot of overseas
colonies showed power
This turned into an
all-out race for the best
& most numerous
colonies in Africa & Asia
The Industrial Revolution
led to a huge demand for
raw materials so countries
could make more
factory-produced goods
The Industrial Revolution
led to a huge demand for
raw materials so countries
could make more
factory-produced goods
The Industrial Revolution
caused a huge demand for
new overseas markets to
sell their finished goods
The Industrial Revolution
led to a huge demand for
raw materials so countries
could make more
factory-produced goods
The Industrial Revolution
caused a huge demand for
new overseas markets to
sell their finished goods
Having numerous colonies
in Africa & Asia helped fuel
the Industrial Revolution
Christian missionaries wanted
to convert the “uncivilized”
natives in the world by creating
churches, schools, & hospitals
Christian missionaries wanted
to convert the “uncivilized”
natives in the world by creating
churches, schools, & hospitals
Europeans believed in an idea
called “Social Darwinism” that
argued that whites were the
most evolved & superior race
Christian missionaries wanted
to convert the “uncivilized”
natives in the world by creating
churches, schools, & hospitals
Europeans believed in an idea
called “Social Darwinism” that
argued that whites were the
most evolved & superior race
Europeans believed in the
“white man’s burden” that
they had a responsibility to
civilize the world
Forms of Imperialism
Colony: Europeans seize a
territory & rule it directly by
sending governors to the colony
Forms of Imperialism
Colony: Europeans seize a
territory & rule it directly by
sending governors to the colony
Protectorate: Local gov’t exists, but
Europeans make all real decisions
in order to protect their trade
Sphere of Influence: Nations gain exclusive
Forms
of Imperialism
trading rights
in territory,
dominate all trade,
but allow the local gov’t to make other decisions
Colony: Europeans seize a
territory & rule it directly by
sending governors to the colony
Protectorate: Local gov’t exists, but
Europeans make all real decisions
in order to protect their trade
Motivations for Imperialism Activity
■ What factors contributed to the rise of
imperialism by European nations?
–Examine the 5 major motivations for
imperialism on the top of your chart;
Read each description & create symbol
–Anaylze each of the 15 placards & write a
brief explanation of what you see in the
chart; Match the placard information
with one of the 5 imperial motivations
–Be prepared to share your findings
Placard A
Placard B
Placard C
Placard D
Placard E
Placard F
Placard G
Placard H
Placard I
Placard J
Placard K
Placard L
Placard M
Placard N
Placard O
Discussion Questions
1. Which motivation appeared the most?
2. Why do you think that was the most
common motivating factor?
3. What similarities did you see between
the different “documents”?
4. What perspective was missing from the
documents?
Closure Activity: The White Man’s Burden
■ Read Rudyard Kipling’s “The White Man’s
Burden” & answer the discussion questions
1. According to the poem, what is the
“white man’s burden”?
2. According to Kipling, what is the white
man getting involved in imperialism?
3. How does the poem demonstrate racism?
Find specific examples from the poem
4. Do you think Kipling’s poem is in favor of
or against European imperialism? Why?