IMPERIALISMMr. FreyWorld History II

Background Imperialism occurred

due to the rise of Nationalism Industrial Revolution Industries wanted

cheap resources for their factories

Controlled new colonies with military force

Reaction to Imperialism was diverse

Forms of Imperialism 3 Types

Colonies Europeans actually

settle in new area Protectorates

New area is protected by military

Spheres of Influence European country

has influence over area of land

Africa Due to large

amounts of Natural Resources, Africa was in high demand New boundaries

drawn by Europeans had no thought of tribal disputes

“Christian Missionary” efforts

Belgian Congo (Example) 1908 Congo is

annexed by Belgium 80 times larger than

the country of Beligium

Started by Leopold Wanted Rubber

Between 5-8 million natives died “Genocide”

Asia Asian imperialism

was dominated by the East India Company British

Spheres of Influence in China

America opens up Japan for trading

Response of Colonized People Natives did not just

sit back and let Imperialism happen Boxer Rebellion

China Opposing

Imperialism and Christianity

Rise of Nationalism in India Led to Revolution led

by Gandhi