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Imperialism-

The domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region.

France

Africa

Impose French culture on their colonies and turn them into French provinces

  • Assimilation

-Colonists had intentions of "civilizing" African societies so they would be more like Europe

Used strategy of "divide and rule" by implementing policies that intentionally weakened indigenous power networks and institutions

Could still resort to military force if its control over a colony was threatened

Britain

Encouraged children of local ruling to get education in Britain.

Groomed new "westernized" generation of leaders

India

Africa

Indirect rule increased divisions between ethnic groups and gave power to certain "big men" who had never had it before in pre colonial history

British

Costs less money to run than a colony did

Didn't require large commitment of military forces

Third form of western control

Austria, France, Germany, Great Britian, Italy, Japan and Russia claimed exclusive trading rights to certain parts of China

Europeans carved out these spheres in China and elsewhere to prevent conflicts among themselves

Four Types of Imperialism

Direct Rule

-Sending officials and soldiers from France to administer their colonies

Indirect Rule

-Used sultans, chiefs, or other local rulers.

Protectorate

-Local rulers were left in place but were expected to follow advice of European advisors on issues such as trade or missionary activity

Sphere of Influence

-An area in which an outside power claimed exclusive investment or trading privileges

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