Introduction to Imperialism

Or, Europe and the US try to conquer the world

1. Imperialism is a political philosophy 4. or ideology (synonyms) that was followed by the United States and Europe during the last part of the 1800s and early 1900s. This philosophy encouraged the US and Europe to control less developed areas of the world (especially in 5. Africa and China). 2. The two major reasons why the US and Europe engaged in these imperialistic practices were: 3. Because of the Industrial Revolution, 6. the developed world (US and Europe) needed new sources of raw materials to use in factories

Many Westerners believed it was their duty to teach the uncivilized Africans and Asians how to be Christian and how to live more like Westerners (which was considered better) Many parts of Africa and China benefited from this control in that they had new jobs and new infrastructure (schools, roads, etc) built by Westerners. However, most native people were exploited for money and forced to give up their culture in exchange for the above benefits.

Imperialism is a political philosophy or ideology (synonyms) that was followed by the United States and Europe during the last part of the 1800s and early 1900s. This philosophy encouraged the US and Europe to control less developed areas of the world (especially in Africa and China).

Because of the Industrial Revolution, the developed world (US and Europe) needed new sources of raw materials to use in factories

Many Westerners believed it was their duty to teach the uncivilized Africans and Asians how to be Christian and how to live more like Westerners (which was considered better)

Many parts of Africa and China benefited from this control in that they had new jobs and new infrastructure (schools, roads, etc) built by Westerners.

However, most native people were exploited for money and forced to give up their culture in exchange for the above benefits.

HW Questions
1. What is imperialism, who did it, and where did it happen? 2. What were the goals of imperialism? 3. Do you think that imperialism represented a fair trade for the people involved? Explain your answer.