CIVICS

IMPERIALISM AND COLONIZATION

Define nationalism

pride in the nation’s achievements

Define colonialism

systematically imposing political rule of a nation, primarily aiming to establish other colonies

Define imperialism

plicy of extending political and economic power of a nation

When did Age of exploration and discovery begin?

1450-1650

In 14th to 15th centure, who guarded the Mediteranean Sea?

Seljuk Turks

Only 3 cities from Italy could go to Asia and trade with the Seljuk Turks. Who are these 3 cities?

Venice, Florence, Genoa

The Europeans wanted to abolish the 3 cities of Italy because they took advantage of the products they had from Asia. Where did the Europeans want to go to avoid the Seljuk Turks?

China and India

Who were the 5 European countries who wanted to go to China and India?

1. Portugal
2. Spain
3. Netherlands
4. Britain
5. French

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Marco Polo made a book about his travels in Asia called?

The Travels of Marco Polo

How did he describe China?

The Beauty and Grandeur of China

Because of the book of Marco Polo, the Europeans wanted to…

The Europeans wanted to see if what he was saying is really true

Spice Islands

Moluccas

Products that were high demand in the Age of Exploration and Discovery.

Silk, Spice, Precious Stones

What served as a bridge between Asia and Europe?

Constantinople

Tell the story of how Marco Polo wrote his book.

During Marco Polo’s stay in China, he realized the wealth and beauty of China. When he came back to Venice in 1250, there was a war between Venice and Genoa. The Genoa people arrested Marco Polo because they were jealous of him. While in jail, Marco Polo was writing his book and when he got out, he published it.

Forms of Imperialism and explain

Colonialism

systematically imposing political power of a nation, primarily aiming to establish other colonies

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Economic Imperialism

foreign country takes control of a country that is not well developed

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Sphere of Influence

foreign country maintains strong influence

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Protectorate

local leaders are still allowed to keep their titles and limited power but the superior nation actually runs the state or nation

2 ways of controlling and explain

Direct Control

the superior nation completely takes over the country

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Indirect Control

local leaders are still allowed to keep their titles and limited power but the superior nation runs the country

What is the “White Man’s Burden” all about?

Abt encouraging imperialism

What are the 2 stages of Imperialism

1st stage of Imperialism

2nd stage of Imperialism

Merkantalism

yardstick to measure wealthiness by gold or silver

When was the 1st stage of imperialism?

16th to 17th century

When was the 2nd stage of imperialism"?

18th to 19th century

Motives of Imperialism (summarization)

God - propagation of Religion

Gold - development of Economy

Glory - expansion of power