The industrial revolution - Les 9

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Instruction about 3.5: European imperialism

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3.5 European imperialism

Main questions:

1. What is imperialism?

2. What was the effect of imperialism in the colonies?

3.5 European imperialism

Trade between European and Africa and Asia changed.  

Trade > occupation

Imperialism = an empire.                   (Imperium Romanum)

Why did they do this?

3.5 European imperialism

Cultural reasons

Countries outside Western world > less developed.

Europeans were saving, educating and civilizing their colonies. They saw themselves as the saviour. 

However: this is a form of racism!

3.5 European imperialism

Economic reasons

EU countries wanted more profit from industry. 

They needed fossil fuels and raw materials. 

These materials were turned into goods in factories in EU and then sold back to the colonies. 

3.5 European imperialism

Political reasons

EU countries want to show how powerful they are.

A big empire means a lot of status. 

Britain was very proud of their colonial empire, it is the largest empire ever!!

What is European imperialism in the 19th century?

1. Discovery of new parts of the world
2. The trade between European and other countries
3. Occupation of parts of the world by Eu countries

Britisch Empire became the largest empire the world has ever seen.

1. True
2. False

Look at source 3.20 in your book. Page 59.
What is true?

1. The Dutch had only small pieces of Africa
2. The Dutch had no territory in Africa.
3. The Dutch were not interested in Africa.

Effects of imperialism

Monoculture - one crop

Changed landscape: mines, railways

European architecture

Christianity

European languages & culture

What to do now?

Assignments: 1-10