Topic 6.1 Rationales for Imperialism

How does Jules Ferry view the French? Why does he think they should acquire more land?

He views France as the greatest country who has shining traditions and a great society. He thinks they should acquire more land in order for them to influence over Europe and spread their language, customs, and many more.

How did political factors such as nationalism drive Imperialism?

Political factors such as nationalism drove imperialism due to countries wanting to expand their territory and influence their culture to other countries.

Nationalism

A group of people who have a strong common identity and become loyal to a single state

What does Imperialism mean?

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

Charles Darwin

British scientist had a theory of evolution by natural selectioin

Social Darwinism

Darwin taught that in the natural order the strong eat the weak and only the fittest survive.

How did economic factors drive Imperialism?

Economic factors were the most important motivation behind imperialism. Due to industrialization, European countries had more money and more production than ever before. These European countries, such as France, need new markets to sell these products and new markets to acquire labor and raw materials to ensure their industrial economies keep thriving.

Why does France need to find new consumer markets for their exports?

France needs to find new consumer markets in other parts of the world because it is essential for wealth.

How does Cecil Rhodes view the British? Why does he think they should acquire more land?

He views the British as the finest race in the world and most honorable race in the world. He thinks they should acquire more land in order for the British race to expand and take more territory.

Exploratory Factors

Imperialism brought European explorers into contact with new lands full of exotic plants and animals they had never before seen, many of which served medicinal or scientific purposes.

Dutch East India Company

In 1602 the Dutch government gave the Dutch East India Company a monopoly trade between the Cape of Good Hope and the Straits of Magellen.

Diplomacy

Influencing the decisions and conduct of foreign governments or organizations through dialogue, negotiation, and other nonviolent means.

Ideological Factors

Many Europeans held the racist ideology, or belief, that they were better than other peoples.

How did military factors drive Imperialism?

Military factors drove imperialism by creating bases to expand and protect their empire.

How is Imperialism tied to the industrial revolution?

The industrial revolution has created a booming industry/economy in many European countries due to mechanized agriculture and factory output. In order for European countries to get more capital and grow their wealth, they need to have more exports so they need to create colonies that are forced to buy their goods and extract labor from these colonies so they can get more raw materials.

How did religious factors drive Imperialism?

The religious factors drove imperialism due to missionaries spreading their culture and converting people to their religion.