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The major imperial powers in the late 19th century were Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, the United States, and Japan. They were motivated to extend their control over other territories for economic, political, religious, exploration, and ideological reasons. Europe was successful at imperialism due to its industrial power and advanced technology in areas like weapons, transportation, and medicine. They also benefited from internal issues in other regions like low levels of technology and ethnic divisions that made resistance weaker.

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The Age of Imperialism Chapter 25 Section One
Imperialism is the process of extending control over other territories.
The New Imperialism Who were the imperial powers. What motivated them to dominate much of the World? Why was Europe so successful?
Imperialism
I. Who were the Imperial powers? Early powers were Britain, France, Spain, Denmark, Portugal and Russia. By 1870 Germany, Italy, Belgium all began to compete for colonies. The United States and Japan will also enter late in the 19 th centaury. Competition for colonies will become a driving force among these nations.
A word on the U.S
II. Motivations For Imperialism. Economic Political Religious Exploration Ideological
A. Economic motivations. Colonies can provide raw materials for nations. Increased International competition posed a challenge to many nations Britain was challenged by U.S and Germany Needed colonies to act as markets for manufactured goods Europe had become industrialized, and was looking for a new place to invest to gain more of a profit. Many nations looked to create their own empires for trade.
B. Political motivations. More colonies would lead to greater wealth and power for a nation. As one nation achieved power, others would want to Greater wealth and power for a nation would lead to greater security. And greater insecurity for other nations Balance of Power theory Again European nations were competing against each other to be more dominant.
C. Religious Motivations. Missionaries hoped to spread Christianity and Catholicism around the world. Christian Missionaries Spanish mission System The world was full of heathens that had to be saved. Not all agreed to this moticvation
D. Exploration and Adventure. It gave the rich something to do. Safaris and hunts. See exotic places. Treasure hunting for gold and silver. The Infamous Dr. Livingstone. The lower classes could read about it in stories and newspapers. Tarzan
E. Ideological. Europe had become more technologically advanced than the rest of the world. Europe assumed that it was superior to that of other people and cultures of the world. Elements of Racism also were evident. Rudyard Kipling and The Whitemans Burden Robinson Crusoe.
III. Why was Europe successful? The Industrial Power Internal Issues
A. Industrial Power Mass Production and new technology Military technology Maxim machine gun Bolt action rifle New vaccines and medicines (malaria) Transportation Revolution would allow Europe to project Power Trains Steam ships
Improved weapon technology.
B. Internal Issues Low level of technology Even a resistance to change Except in Japan Divisions between ethnic groups Especially Africa India
Terms Imperialism Livingstone Stanley Kipling
In summary Who were the major Imperial powers? What were the motivations for imperialism? What enabled Europe to dominate?

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Ch 25 Section 1 Motives

  • 1. The Age of Imperialism Chapter 25 Section One
  • 2. Imperialism is the process of extending control over other territories.
  • 3. The New Imperialism Who were the imperial powers. What motivated them to dominate much of the World? Why was Europe so successful?
  • 5. I. Who were the Imperial powers? Early powers were Britain, France, Spain, Denmark, Portugal and Russia. By 1870 Germany, Italy, Belgium all began to compete for colonies. The United States and Japan will also enter late in the 19 th centaury. Competition for colonies will become a driving force among these nations.
  • 6. A word on the U.S
  • 7. II. Motivations For Imperialism. Economic Political Religious Exploration Ideological
  • 8. A. Economic motivations. Colonies can provide raw materials for nations. Increased International competition posed a challenge to many nations Britain was challenged by U.S and Germany Needed colonies to act as markets for manufactured goods Europe had become industrialized, and was looking for a new place to invest to gain more of a profit. Many nations looked to create their own empires for trade.
  • 9. B. Political motivations. More colonies would lead to greater wealth and power for a nation. As one nation achieved power, others would want to Greater wealth and power for a nation would lead to greater security. And greater insecurity for other nations Balance of Power theory Again European nations were competing against each other to be more dominant.
  • 10. C. Religious Motivations. Missionaries hoped to spread Christianity and Catholicism around the world. Christian Missionaries Spanish mission System The world was full of heathens that had to be saved. Not all agreed to this moticvation
  • 11. D. Exploration and Adventure. It gave the rich something to do. Safaris and hunts. See exotic places. Treasure hunting for gold and silver. The Infamous Dr. Livingstone. The lower classes could read about it in stories and newspapers. Tarzan
  • 12. E. Ideological. Europe had become more technologically advanced than the rest of the world. Europe assumed that it was superior to that of other people and cultures of the world. Elements of Racism also were evident. Rudyard Kipling and The Whitemans Burden Robinson Crusoe.
  • 13. III. Why was Europe successful? The Industrial Power Internal Issues
  • 14. A. Industrial Power Mass Production and new technology Military technology Maxim machine gun Bolt action rifle New vaccines and medicines (malaria) Transportation Revolution would allow Europe to project Power Trains Steam ships
  • 16. B. Internal Issues Low level of technology Even a resistance to change Except in Japan Divisions between ethnic groups Especially Africa India
  • 17. Terms Imperialism Livingstone Stanley Kipling
  • 18. In summary Who were the major Imperial powers? What were the motivations for imperialism? What enabled Europe to dominate?