PPT-The Colonies Become New Nations:

Africa Essential Questions How did former European colonies gain independence and what challenges did they face after independence What challenges did new African nations face How . africa. 19. th. century . Imperialism. The Age of Imperialism. Imperialism = . a policy of conquering and ruling other lands. The Link… Industry and Imperialism. Science and industry increase competition between European powers. How Nationalism Created the Quest for an Overseas Empire.. Age of Imperialism. 1. What is imperialism?. Age of Imperialism. 1. What is imperialism? . Where one nation extends authority & influence over a foreign land & its people. Let’s go and get some colonies!. By the end of the day, you will be able to. Describe . at least . motives for imperialism.. Describe three types of imperialism.. Which nations became imperial powers?. Militarism. * . glorification of the military . European nations had large armies and flaunted their strength by using them . Mobilization. (preparing for war) efforts began to take place near the turn of the century. POCAHONTAS & AVATAR. Definition of Imperialism. A policy of extending a country’s power and influence through colonization, use of military force or other means. A system in which one controls other countries, often after defeating them in a war. Learning Target/goal #3 . Which European nation. s industrialized after England?. Why did nations get involved in imperialism/colonialism. ?. Map of the world. Create . Imperialism. . Vocabulary. Imperialism. Europeans needed a source of raw materials to put in their new factories. Europeans also wanted places to sell all of the items that they were mass-producing in their factories. Age of imperialism. Imperialism refers to Empire-building by the nations of Europe.. Objective: Analyze the effects of WWI with . e. mphasis on the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations.. Summarize the Treaty of Versailles. War-guilt clause. : blamed Germany for causing the war. A. To protect their colonies from invasion by other nations.. B. To develop an economic alliance based on open markets.. C. To suppress minority nationalism in their own countries.. D. To respond to the increased military power of Germany.. By Jeff Anderson. Periodization (Description). Historical thinking involves the ability to describe, analyze, and evaluate different ways that historians divide history into discrete and definable periods.. Its Origins and Aims. Wilson. and his Fourteen Points. A general association of nations must be formed under specific covenants for the purpose of affording mutual guarantees of political independence and territorial integrity to great and small states alike – . . Lesson 2 . European Colonies in Africa . Learning Objectives. Describe the forces that shaped Africa in the early 1800s.. Explain why European contact with Africa increased.. Analyze how European nations carved up Africa.. Chapter 2: European Colonies in America. Main Idea: . In the 1500s and 1600s, European nations led by Spain, continued to explore, claim territory, and build settlements in America.. Chapter 2 Section 1: European Settlements in North America. INDIRECT RULE. PROTECTORATE. SPHERE OF INFLUENCE. Colonial power bring in their own officials and soldiers to administer and rule colonies – as seen with France. GOAL: Impose French culture on their colonies and turn them into French Provinces –government based only.