A western-Dominated World

CHAPTER 25.1

KING EDWARD VII

• Inherited throne in 1901

• Said his empire circled the globe

• The sun was always shining on the throne in some way

IMPERIALISM

• European nations won empires in the Americas after 1492

• Established colonies in India and southeast Asia

• Gained toeholds on the coasts of Africa and China

REASONS FOR IMPERIALISM

• Economy- the industrial revolution was expanding over seas.

• Political and military interest- many goods were being transported over seas and needed security.

• Humanitarian and religious goals- people felt like they needed to spread their medicine, laws, and Christian beliefs.

• Social Darwinism- the strong survive and the weak strive.

• Empire builders and critics – many people were involved in the new imperialism movement and the western movement of a democracy.

DOWN THE BARREL OF A GUN

• Western advantages- Europeans had a strong economy, well organized governments, powerful armies and navies, superior medicine, and superior fire power.

• Resistance- Africans and Asians resisted western expansion and even fought their invaders even with out the fire power of the maxim machine gun.

FORMS OF IMPERIAL CONTROL

• Colonies- many colonies were established and nobles from over seas would become governors, officials, and soldiers to rule the local people.

• Protectorates- the local rulers would be left in place but they were under the advice of the country the colonized them and were advised on matters of trade, war, and/or missionary activity.

• Spheres of influence- when the outside power claimed exclusive power of investment and/or trading privileges.