Expansion of European Power and the New Imperialism pg 828 - New developments made it possible for Europeans (or Americans) to impose their will - Europeans considered their civilizations and way of life to be superior to all others. - Last third of the Nineteenth century, European states spread control over ten million square miles or 150 million people - Thought it was necessary for power - Called New Imperialism The New Imperialism - Imperialism: policy of extending ones authority by territorial acquisition or by establishing economic and political hegemony over other nations - Usual pattern of New Imperialism: - Invest capital in "less industrialized" country - Develop its mines and agriculture - Build roads, bridges, etc.
Expansion of European Power and the New Imperialism
Expansion of European Power and the New Imperialism pg 828 - New developments made it possible for Europeans (or Americans) to impose their will - Europeans considered their civilizations and way of life to be superior to all others. - Last third of the Nineteenth century, European states spread control over ten million square miles or 150 million people - Thought it was necessary for power - Called New Imperialism The New Imperialism - Imperialism: policy of extending ones authority by territorial acquisition or by establishing economic and political hegemony over other nations - Usual pattern of New Imperialism: - Invest capital in "less industrialized" country - Develop its mines and agriculture - Build roads, bridges, etc.
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