Bell Ringer
1. Make 5 observations
about this cartoon.
2. When do you think this
cartoon was published?
3. What do you think the
man symbolizes?
4. Predict what is going to
happen.
Imperialism & WWI
Unit 7
• Why did nationalism and the Industrial
Revolution motivate European nations to
compete for colonies?
• How did imperialism affect Africa, Asia,
and India?
• What were the major political and
economic issues that led to WWI & how
were these resolved at the end of the
War?
Today in class…
We will…
Explain the different kinds of imperialism and discover how and why the
Europeans expanded into Africa and the results.
You will be able to…
Social Studies
 Compare the three types of
imperialism: colonization,
protectorate and sphere of
influence.
 Explain the motives and forces
behind European Imperialism in
Africa
Language
 Define: Imperialism, Sphere of
Influence and Protectorate
 Analyze text, graphics, political
cartoons and poetry.
NEXT TIME/SOON: Imperialism Crossword Puzzle
VOCABULARY
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Imperialism
Sphere of Influence
Protectorate
Militarism
Central Powers
Propaganda
Bolshevik
8. Armistice
9. Mandate
10. Reparation
11. Self-determination
12. League of Nations
Imperialism - When a strong nation
dominates other countries politically,
economically or socially
Sphere of Influence - Region of a country
where another nation has control over trade
Protectorate - Country that is protected
and controlled by another more powerful
country
Three Types of Imperialism
• Colony – settlement
ruled directly by a
mother country
• Protectorate – country
whose policies are
guided by a foreign
country – not directly
ruled
• Sphere of Influence –
when one country has
trading rights in
another place
Think/Pair/Share
How Much Control Did the Mother Country Have?
Less
Control
More
Control
Put COLONY, PROTECTORATE, SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
on the continuum.
Causes of Imperialism
Industrialized nations wanted:
1. Natural resources from the rest of the
world.
• They needed raw materials to make products
2. Markets to sell their manufactured goods.
• Industrial Revolution led to lots of new products
3. To be the best.
• Nationalism led European countries to start empires
to show how great they were!
Spread of Ideas
European nations wanted to spread the
following philosophies through out the
world:
Spread of Ideas
European nations wanted to spread the
following philosophies through out the
world:
• Christianity
• Democracy
• Capitalism
“The sun never sets on the
British Empire.”
The “Scramble for Africa”
Imperialism in Africa
What Was Africa Like Before?
• Africa was divided into hundreds of groups
based on ethnicity and language
• Had many different religions
• Organized into large empires &
independent villages
• Traded with Europeans
• Rich in natural resources
• Colonialism in 10 mins; Uganda Rising YouTube
Scramble for Africa Packet
With a partner, complete the packet:
1. Analyze the cartoon and answer the questions.
10 minutes
2. Use p. 306-307 to complete the Motives and
Forces chart and answer the questions
10 minutes
3. Read the poem and analyze the picture.
Answer the questions. 10 minutes
4. Complete the crossword puzzle. You may
complete this as HW if you do not finish.
Why Europeans Entered Africa
• European Motives
1. Nationalism
2. Economic competition
3. European racism
4. Missionary impulse
Why Europeans Entered Africa
• External Forces
1. Maxim gun
2. Railroads and steamships
3. Cure for malaria
Why Europeans Entered Africa
• Internal Forces
1. Variety of cultures & languages
2. Low level of technology
3. Ethnic strife