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The Age of Imperialism, 1850–1914

Analyze the rise of western dominance in patterns of imperialism and colonialism in Asia, Latin America, the Pacific, and Africa.

Objectives:

Explain the demographic changes resulting from imperialism.

Identify how patterns of nationalism and anti-colonial movements emerged from this era.

The seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country for economic, social or political

reasons.

What is imperialism?

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I. Imperialism

3. Racism - belief that one race is superior to others.

4. A desire for Raw Materialssuch as gold, diamonds, ivory, rubber, and oil.

A. Beliefs Leading to Imperialism1. Nationalism - Race for colonies grows out

of a sense of national pride.2. Social Darwinism -

The idea of “survival of the fittest” is applied to human society.

Berlin Conference Divides Africa1. Berlin Conference -14 European nations

agree on rules for division of Africa. (1884 - 85)a. Countries claim land and prove ability to

control it b. By 1914, only Liberia and Ethiopia remain

independent. 

The African example of Imperialism1. Tech. innovations aid European conquest.2. Quinine protects Europeans from malaria.3. Africans are divided by language and culture

into many ethnic groups.

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The Legacy of Colonial Rule

A. Negative Effects1. Africans lose land independence & lives.2. Traditional cultures break down.3. Division and occupation of Africa creates

problems that continue to this day.

B. Positive Effects1. Colonialism reduces local fighting

between ethnic groups prior to independence.2. Hospitals, schools & sanitation systems

are built.3. Technology brings economic growth to

the region.