New+Imperialism


 * New Imperialism ** by Saya Hayashi

// Causes //
 * Existence of competitive nation-states
 * Economic reasons—expand markets, steady supply of raw materials, and source of investments
 * Military and political reasons—strong navy, military bases, national security, and pride-nationalism
 * Religious goals—Rudyard Kipling-white man’s burden and spread of Christianity
 * Social Darwinism
 * Technology—new medicine, new weapons, and transportation

// Imperialism in Africa //
 * Britain control over Suez Canal
 * Leopold II sent Stanley to explore Congo and establish trade agreements => The International association for the Exploration and Civilization of the Congo
 * Congress of Berlin—European occupation of African territory had to be based on effective occupation recognized by other states => “Scramble for Africa”
 * Britain—Boer War

// Imperialism in Asia // India China
 * British East India Company
 * Sepoy Mutiny—Indian revolt by native soldiers called sepoys
 * Introduction to social reforms, education, and technology
 * Indian masses => starvation
 * Opium War
 * Treaty of Nanking
 * U.S.-Open Door Policy
 * Boxer Rebellion