Imperialism
What impact do the French have in Vietnam
-Defeat Chinese -Brutal French Admin -Get thrown out of Vietnam in 1954
Queen Victoria
-Empress of India 1877 -67 year rule -final blow to Indians, British complete control
Social-Darwinism
-Theory of Evolution -19th century scientist, naturalist -natural selection -survival of the fittest
Overall effects of imperialism
-conflict among European powers results in hostilities -Began with intent to civilize turned into a drive for show of power
Origin of Imperialism in India
Akbar's son kills him which broke down the central authority and caused chaos
What is imperialism?
An attempt by a nation to create empires by dominating another nation economically,politically,and militiraly
British, the US, and India
British were neglecting India, left US to colonize India, resulted in British getting thrown out of US
What did Robert Clive Establish?
East India Company
Why do the French arrive in Vietnam?
Friction from trying to impose westernism on Asians gets really bad, French arrive to protect Catholic missionaries
The British were in control from 1785-1857, how did British logic change while in control?
From tolerance to arrogance.
Great Rebellion/Mutony 1857
Indians surprise British with what they see as a "rebellion", lasts 2 years
Who initiated imperialism in India and how?
Robert Clive went to parliament and got them to take over india.
Purpose of imperialism?
economic expansion-expand markets and sources of raw materials. Civilizing Mission of imperialists (white man's burden)
Why is Africa such a controversial country to impose imperialism on?
how far can imperialism spread
What is John A. Hobson's Theory on Imperialism?
published "imperialism". Imperialism is product of an alliance between industrialists and financiers. -Make the very top people even wealthier -regulation on work laws
What is V.I. Lenin's theory on imperialism and what book did he write?
"imperialism the highest stage of capitalism" -same as Hobson's ideas and that diplomatic alliances inevitably resulted in the competition among nations
