2. 
Introduction
What is Imperialism?

3. 
“The policy of extending the rule
or authority of an empire or nation
over foreign countries, or of
acquiring and holding colonies and
dependencies.”
“Domination over other nations”
Definitions

4. 
Who?
Belgian Dutch
French German
British

6. 
When?
Late 1800s

7. 
Why?
Why do countries take over other
countries?

8. 
Profit
New Markets
Raw Materials
Places to Invest
Political Instability
Goals of Imperialism
Industrialization

9. 
Nationalism
Religion & Concern for
Human Welfare
“White Man’s Burden”
Other Reasons for
Imperialism

11. 
What Makes Countries
“Civilized”?

12. 
Why Does Imperialism
Follow Industrialization?
Technological Advances:
Transportation

17. 
Why Does Imperialism
Follow Industrialization?
Technological Advances:
Communication

21. 
The World Market
Advances in transportation &
communication changed the way
people bought and sold goods
Increased competition
Why Does Imperialism
Follow Industrialization?

22. 
The World Market
Free Trade
Gold Standard
Banks
Why Does Imperialism
Follow Industrialization?

23. 
Population Growth
Emigration
Often temporary
Why Does Imperialism
Follow Industrialization?

24. 
Africa Before Partition

26. 
Imperialism in Africa

27. 
Imperialism in China

28. 
Imperialism in India