The New Imperialism

A country’s political, economic, and social domination over another.

What is the definition of imperialism?

They built new colonies.

What did the nations do in their competition for power?`

They resupplied naval bases.

What did imperialist nations aim to do by building military bases around the world.

Nations needed more raw material.

What was one effect of nation industrialization?

Nations would have a smaller market in which to sell their goods.

What would happen to industrialized nations’ economies if they did not expand their abroad?

It kept nations from cooperating to achieve shared goals.

In what way did imperialism hurt rather than help European nations?

They thought spreading European culture to other nations helped the less advanced.

Why did Europeans’ belief in their cultural superiority helped them justify imperialistic actions?

The process of national superiority in the struggle for survival.

What was Darwinism?

The belief that Europe had a duty to civilize other people.

What does the term "white man’s burden" refer to?

Colonies existed for the benefit of a mother country.

How were old imperialism and new imperialism similar?

It gave imperialists even more power over non Europeans.

How did advanced weaponry help Europe during new imperialism?

A country with its own government but under the control of an outside power.

What is a protectorate?

A settlement of people living in a new territory linked with the parent country by trade and direct government control.

What is a colony?

A colony was controlled by an imperial power, but a protectorate was not.

What is the difference between a colony and a protectorate?

Africa

Which area was colonized under the new imperialism?

Westerners saw territories as an extension of a home country, so they demanded that natives conform.

Why did Westerners who ruled territories directly deny the influence of natives?

Africa

Which area was colonized under new imperialism?

They had improved transportation, communication, and other advantages.

Under new imperialism, Europe did not need large numbers of people to control territories. Why?

Having pride and association with a country.

What is nationalism?

The belief that one’s culture is superior to other cultures.

Define ethnocentrism?