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Compare Old Imperialism and New Imperialism.
Old Imperialism focused on direct control and resource extraction, while New Imperialism focused on expanding influence and economic domination.
Compare the motivations of Old and New Imperialism.
Old Imperialism was driven by 'God, Glory, and Gold', while New Imperialism was driven by economic, political, and cultural factors.
Compare the methods of Old and New Imperialism.
Old Imperialism used military force and trading posts, while New Imperialism used military bases, economic control, and political influence.
Compare the justifications used for Old and New Imperialism.
Old Imperialism had less explicit justifications, while New Imperialism used Social Darwinism and the 'White Man's Burden'.
Compare the role of religion in Old and New Imperialism.
Both involved religious missions, but New Imperialism saw a greater emphasis on Westernization alongside conversion.
Compare the economic motivations in Old and New Imperialism.
Old Imperialism focused on resource extraction, while New Imperialism focused on creating new markets and exploiting cheap labor.
Compare the political motivations in Old and New Imperialism.
Old Imperialism focused on establishing colonies, while New Imperialism focused on power display and strategic military locations.
Compare the use of technology in Old and New Imperialism.
Old Imperialism relied on basic military technology, while New Imperialism utilized advanced weaponry like machine guns.
Compare the impact on indigenous populations in Old and New Imperialism.
Both led to exploitation, but New Imperialism had a broader impact due to its focus on cultural domination.
Compare the long-term consequences of Old and New Imperialism.
Old Imperialism led to the establishment of colonies, while New Imperialism shaped global power dynamics and economic inequalities.
What were the causes and effects of the demand for raw materials?
Cause: Industrial Revolution. Effect: Exploitation of colonized regions for cheap labor and resources.
What were the causes and effects of the desire for new markets?
Cause: Mass production. Effect: Creation of guaranteed markets for manufactured goods and huge profits.
What were the causes and effects of Social Darwinism?
Cause: Belief in racial superiority. Effect: Justification for imperialist expansion and exploitation.
What were the causes and effects of the use of military bases in colonies?
Cause: Strategic advantage. Effect: Enhanced military power and control over trade routes.
What were the causes and effects of the introduction of cheap goods?
Cause: Free trade agreements. Effect: Creation of demand and establishment of economic influence.
What were the causes and effects of the spread of Western cultural values?
Cause: Protestant Missions. Effect: Westernization of indigenous populations.
What were the causes and effects of technological advancements?
Cause: Industrial Revolution. Effect: Enhanced military capabilities and control over colonized regions.
What were the causes and effects of national rivalries?
Cause: Desire for power and prestige. Effect: Increased competition for colonies and global dominance.
What were the causes and effects of low production costs?
Cause: Exploitation of colonized regions. Effect: Increased profits for imperial powers.
What were the causes and effects of economic control?
Cause: Desire for economic dominance. Effect: Control over local economies and resources.
What was the focus of Old Imperialism?
Primarily on establishing physical colonies for trade and resource access.
What was the focus of New Imperialism?
Expanding influence rather than just physical control, driven by national rivalries and strategic advantage.
What role did Protestant Missions play during New Imperialism?
Sought to convert indigenous populations and spread Western cultural values.
How were colonies used for power display?
Colonies were seen as a symbol of national power and prestige.
What role did military bases play during New Imperialism?
Colonies served as strategic military locations.
How was economic control exerted during New Imperialism?
Through the use of black markets and railroads to control local economies.
How were free trade agreements used?
Introduction of cheap goods to create demand and establish economic influence.
What was the result of market infiltration?
The introduction of cheap goods to create demand and establish economic influence.
How was technology used in New Imperialism?
Modern weaponry like the minié ball bullet, machine guns, and breech-loading rifles were used.
What was the purpose of creating new markets?
To create guaranteed markets for manufactured goods, leading to huge profits.