Ppt slides on imperialism in political science
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Imperialism The strong get stronger
2. Imperialism = takeover of a country or territory by a stronger nation with the intent of dominating the political, economic, and social life of that nation. Types: Colonial – occupied and ruled by foreign nation. Nation sets up government and controls economy. Political – dominant country uses diplomacy or military force to influence internal affairs of weaker country. Break down governments to establish more “modern governments” Economic – control global trade and commerce. Spheres of influence created – don’t want to entirely control, but influence trade. Ex) China occupation by US Social-cultural – desire to influence a territory to adopt cultural values and customs of imperialist country. Ex) Schools set up and students forced to speak English
3. Forms of Imperialism Spheres of Influence ProtectoratesColonies Dutch in S. Africa Euro. nations in China Euro. Nations in Africa U.S. In Latin Amer. Gr. Brit. In India