Imperialism

WHY?

• Nationalism
• Raw Materials
• Christian Mission
• Power Struggles in Europe
• Social Darwinism - Science of Improvement

Where?

• British East India Co. - India, Mid East, SE Asia
• Western European Countries - Africa and China
• America - Japan, Philippines, Cuba, PR

British Empire

Scramble for Africa

• King Leopold II of Belgium
• Berlin Conference of 1884-85
• 3% to 97% claimed in 20 years

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Forms of Imperialism

• Colonies - controlled directly
• Protectorates/Dominions - controlled through natives
• Spheres of Influence - no political control - economic control over areas of China

DIVERSE RESPONSES

• Collaboration
• Resistance
• Wars of Independence
• Adoption of Western Technology
• Adoption of mysticism/radicalism