History 4 Essays
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new_imperialism-2.pptxThe New Imperialism
Readings: Smith, et al., 825-829, 836-841, 843-852, 857-868, 869-881
Lecture 16
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Neocolonialism
Nothing really new but great powers decide to carve up world, especially Africa, Far East and the Pacific Islands
Colonies—during New Imperialism
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Why Neocolonialism?
Economic motivations
1870s: The first “Great Depression”, prices fall with competition from US
Believed that by taking colonies, they could create “sheltered” markets
Needed places to invest
Other reasons for Neocolonialism
Raw materials
Gold
Diamonds
Rubber
Pineapples
Bananas
Sugar
Oil
Social Darwinism/The “White Man’s Burden”
Theory of Evolution
Europeans believed that “white races” are superior to “colored races”
Karl Pearson
Japanese
