Notes 4 Mr Barchetto Do Now Which of these two passages do you find to be most true Why Every empire seeks as its imperialistic mission not to plunder and control but to educate and liberate ID: 497114
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Understanding Imperialism
Notes #4Mr. Barchetto
Do Now:
Which of these two passages do you find to be most true?
Why?
“Every empire seeks as its imperialistic mission not to plunder and control but to educate and liberate."
“The truth is that imperialism was never idealistic. It has always been driven by economic or strategic interests.” Slide2
Imperialism: What is it?
Imperialism:
Is the
domination by one country of the political, economic, and/or cultural life of another country or region.
There are 4 distinct forms of imperial rule:
Colonies
Protectorates
Spheres of Influence
Economic ImperialismSlide3
1. Colonies
A
country or region governed internally by a foreign
power
There were two different types of imperial management.
D
irect Control (French)
Indirect Control (British)Slide4
Colonial Management
Direct Control:
Foreign officials brought in to
rule
No self-rule
GOAL
:
assimilation
(the process in which a minority group adopts the customs of the prevailing culture)Government institutions based only on European styles
Indirect Control:
Local government officials were used
Limited
self-rule
GOAL
:
to develop future
leaders
Government institutions are based on European styles but may have local rulesSlide5
2. Protectorates
In a protectorate local rulers were left in place but…Benefits of a protectorate were that it cost less money than a colony and…
- A
country with its own internal government but under the control of an outside powerSlide6
3. Spheres of Influence:
-An
area in which an outside power claims exclusive trading privilegesSlide7
4. Economic
-Independent
but less developed nations controlled by private business interests rather than by
another
governmentSlide8
Where did Imperialism occur?