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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?
Portugal
Spain
Netherlands
Britain
French
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
Economic Imperialism
foreign country takes control of a country that is not well developed
Sphere of Influence
foreign country maintains strong influence
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
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
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