The Effects of Colonialism

Reasons for Exploration

PORTUGUESE TRADE ROUTE

1511 Portuguese discovered the trade route via the Cape of Good HopePortuguese colonized Malacca (Malaysia)LaterThe Netherlands and Spain arrived later

Colonialism and Imperialism around the World

The Columbian Exchange

Reasons for Colonialism?

Do you think there is a good reason for onecountry to take control of another country?

If so, under what circumstances do you thinkthat would be justified?

What might be some benefits that colonistsbring to a colonized nation?

NATIONALISM

• People felt proud when their country ruled alarge empire.

INDUSTRIAL ECONOMY

• Need for raw materials• Cheap labor from the natives in the colonies

NATIONAL SECURITY

In order to remain a strong country, Imperialists believed:• a strong industrial economy• a steady supply of raw materials for the industrial

economy• a strong military to protect economy interest

SOCIAL DARWINISM

Based on Racism:• Europeans were better than other people• They believed this made it OK for them to rule

other people.

MISSIONARY IMPULSE

• Spread their religion to people in other parts of the world.• Bring modern inventions and technology to these people to make their lives better.

Spain’s Conquest of the Americas

WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO?

•Define “colonization”‘imperialism’

•Brainstorm list of the colonists and colonized countries•Discussion on motives of European countries for colonization

•Conduct a research on colonized countries and ashort presentation on a selected country

Pair Up

• Choose a partner for this project• Choose a country you are interested in• Research on basic information on the selected

country, take note• on your print out in Geography class• capital, size, population, language, climate,

ethnic groups, types• of government, currency, religion, food,

attractions

How are we going to do it?

•Why would a European nation want to colonize this area? (Consider natural resources, location, etc.)•When did this area become colonized? •Who were the key people involved in this movement?•What were the effects of colonization?•What were the benefits and drawbacks of colonization in this area for the colonizers?•What were the benefits and drawbacks of colonization in this area for the indigenous people?

WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO?The details

• 5 minute presentation• PowerPoint/ Keynote/Preszi and One page summary• Relevant pictures, maps• Appropriate length of wording (not to long)• Use of appropriate colors, readable font, font size• At least 4 citations