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Imperialism

For I Year MA – 2nd Semester Students

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INTRODUCTION�

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Think of it as a time when powerful countries wanted to extend their control over other lands and people.

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INTRODUCTION�

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ಪ್ರಬಲ ದೇಶಗಳು ಇತರ ಭೂಮಿ ಮತ್ತು ಜನರ ಮೇಲೆ ತಮ್ಮ ನಿಯಂತ್ರಣವನ್ನು ವಿಸ್ತರಿಸಲು ಬಯಸಿದ ಸಮಯ ಎಂದು ಯೋಚಿಸಿ.

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Why do they do it?

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getting more resources

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Why do they do it?

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getting more resources

spreading their culture

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Why do they do it?

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getting more resources

spreading their culture

just because they wanted to be the most powerful nation around

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instead of collecting “songs”, these countries were collecting territories.

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  • This happened a lot in the 18th and 19th centuries
  • it changed the world in many ways, some good and some not so good
  • It’s important to learn about imperialism because it helps us understand how the world we live in today was shaped by these past events.

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During the 18th and 19th centuries, Britain expanded its control over territories across the globe, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

This expansion was driven by a desire for economic gain, strategic advantage, and the spread of British culture and values.

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MEANING OF IMPERIALISM�

Imperialism: When one country takes control over another area, not just by conquering it with an army, but also by influencing its economy and politics.

It’s like a game of chess where one player tries to control as much of the board as possible, but instead of moving chess pieces, they’re moving soldiers, making rules, and trading goods to get more power.

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How does Imperialism happen?

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Colonization: When a country sends people to live in a new place and claim it as their own.

Military Force: Using an army to take over or keep control of another place.

Other Means: Like making agreements that give them power over another country’s decisions.

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��DEFINATION�

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Hannah Arendt:

The expansion of power for its own sake, where expansion becomes an end in itself rather than a means to achieve other goals.

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Ancient Empires

Alexander the Great

Roman Empire

Age of Discovery

Colonial Empires

Industrial Revolution

Scramble for Africa

American and

Japanese Expansion

Imperialism

Brief History

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FEATURES

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Political Dominance

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Economic Exploitation

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Military Presence

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Cultural Imposition

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Social Discrimination

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CCULTURATION

TRADE DEPENDENCY

FINANCIAL SYSTEMS IMITATION

The process of cultural and psychological change that results following meeting between cultures

Dominated countries often become reliant on the import and export dynamics established by the imperial power

The dominated country may be encouraged or forced to adopt the banking and financial systems of the imperial power

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Causes of Imperialism

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Economic Interests

Political and Military Interests

Scientific Exploration

Social Darwinism

Nationalism

Humanitarianism and Religion

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Impact of Imperialism

  • Political Reconfiguration
  • Economic Changes
  • Cultural Transformations
  • Social Stratification
  • Technological and Infrastructure Development
  • Resistance and Nationalism
  • Environmental Impact
  • Global Conflicts

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Conclusion

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While it facilitated the spread of technology, culture, and global interconnectedness, it also led to exploitation, cultural displacement, and long-lasting inequalities

It has catalyzed significant political, economic, and social transformations across the globe

Imperialism has been a driving force in shaping the modern world, leaving a legacy that is both complex and enduring.

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Conclusion

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The era of imperialism spurred movements for self-determination and independence, which reshaped national identities and international relations.

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