19thcimp

"New Imperialism" - background

European states wealthier, more powerful

ethnocentrism is strong - sig. for understanding imperialism

characterized by political/economic/military control & development -empire creation

imperialism: highest form of capitalism? (Lenin)

room for a growing European population?

Social Darwinism - (Is this really racism?)

"New" Imperialism -
How? where?

European powers partition world map (ex. Berlin Congress, 1884-1885)

By 1914, all of Africa & much of Asia are in colonial empires of GB, France, Ger., US, others

England, France, Belgium, US - most successful in economic aspects

"Open Door" policy in China causes violent reaction

US - major player - re: Spanish-American war - Philippines colonization

Discussion

- Are we still dealing with "imperialism" today (ideologically, economically, etc.)?

- Is it right to condemn the western world for imperialist policies or mentality?

- Is there ever justification for a more powerful nation imposing its will (political, moral, economic, military) on a less powerful nation?