New Imperialism

laiming overseas territory. "New Imperialism" = carved up Asia & Africa

* Lots of competition for land. European states acquired colonies abroad that provided ports and stations.

* New nationalism tied to conservatism.

* Social Darwinism and racism. Social Darwinists = Struggle between nations, the fit are victorious.

* "White Man's Burden" = helped rationalize imperialism in own minds.

* Need for superiority of civilization.

* Economic motivation: Great demand for natural resources and products found outside of Western countries.

* Economic imperialism by which Euro finance dominated economic activity of the world.

* Vladimir Lenin's Imperialism, the Highest Stage of World Capitalism. Idea that capitalism leads to imperialism.

Compare/Contrast

* Comparison: They both wanted expansion & more land. More land = more power.

* Contrast: During the Age of Discovery, they focused on religion as well as land. During the Age of Imperialism, they had more influences like capitalism and Darwinism.

2 outside sources:

Greenberger, Allen J. "Imperialism." World Book Advanced. World Book, 2011. Web. 26 Apr. 2011.

Spielvogel, Jackson J. "Western Civilization."

laiming overseas territory. "New Imperialism" = carved up Asia & Africa

* Lots of competition for land. European states acquired colonies abroad that provided ports and stations.

* New nationalism tied to conservatism.

* Social Darwinism and racism. Social Darwinists = Struggle between nations, the fit are victorious.

* "White Man's Burden" = helped rationalize imperialism in own minds.

* Need for superiority of civilization.

* Economic motivation: Great demand for natural resources and products found outside of Western countries.

* Economic imperialism by which Euro finance dominated economic activity of the world.

* Vladimir Lenin's Imperialism, the Highest Stage of World Capitalism. Idea that capitalism leads to imperialism.

Compare/Contrast

* Comparison: They both wanted expansion &