Age of Imperialism

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Age of Imperialism

• 1880-1914

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Definition

• Imperialism one countrys domination of
  political, economic, and social life of another
  country

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Forms

• Colony directly ruled by an imperial power thru
  colonial officials
• Protectorate has its own govt, but guided by
  a foreign power
• Sphere of Influence region where an imperial
  power has exclusive investment/trading rights

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Causes

• Political ? (nationalism)
• Economic? (Industrial Revolution)

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Reasons (cont.)

• Ideological ? (Social Darwinism)
• Rudyard Kipling, The White Mans Burden duty
  of Europeans to civilize backward people,
  spread Christianity and Western ideals/values

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Causes (cont.)

• Religious ? desire to spread Christianity,
  Exploratory ? scientific/medical research, have
  adventure, investigate unknown land/culture