European Imperialism Ch. 25 #1

 

          In chapter 25, the world is a craze with imperialistic fervor once again, but this time they were motivatied by "Christianity, Commerce, and Civilization." It was during this time that the "White Man's burden" became prevalent. The areas of Asia and Africa, newly opened to the world, became the focal points of Imperialistic desire.

Chapter Objective:  Analyze the impact of Imperialism during this time.

EQ: Who were the major players in this time period and how effective were they in their conquests?

In the beginning of the 19th century, the two dominant forces were that of Britain and France, whereas Germany and Italy will begin to play a huge role in the latter part. It was Britain who set the standard for the imperialistic world, becoming so massive and overreaching that the most effective way to describe her empire was "The sun never sets on the British Empire." It ruled over 458 Million people at its peak and covered over 13 million square miles.