Dbq British Imperialism

Although expansionism around the year 1900 shared some similar motivation with that of earlier decades, it was to a greater degree the result of new economic and political pursuits. Past expansion had involved annexing adjacent territory contiguous with the existing states that enabled the spread of American settlement; it was utilized for the spread of agriculture and the American population, and all acquired territory was intended to ultimately become states. Contrastingly, new territory in the age of imperialism was acquired with the economic intent of use as a colony: a provider of raw materials and markets for the products of industrialism. By denying citizenship to the inhabitants of the territory of the Philippines in the Insular Case

By the 1800s, Europe had gained considerable power- centrally governed nation-states had emerged and the Industrial Revolution had deeply enriched different country’s economies. Advances in science and technology, industry, transportation, and communication provided Western nations with many advantages. Encouraged by their new military and economic prestige, European countries embarked on a path of aggressive expansion that today’s historians call “New Imperialism (1800-1914).” Europeans brought much of the world under their influence and control, dominating various countries politically, economically, and culturally. Though the West reaped the benefits of foreign imperialism, native peoples felt its harmful effects. For example, in Document

The motivation for imperialism were the expansion of territory and money. The loss of culture and spread of disease were the impacts of imperialism. Expansion of territory happened everywhere during the early 1900’s. Many countries wanted to become larger, expand on new territory to earn more wealth. As seen in document one, many countries were at the Conference of Berlin; some of those countries where, The UK, Germany, Russia, France and China dividing up the African continent for themselves. The Conference of Berlin was a deep rooted issue that continued on for a year from 1884-1885. The point of view on this issue is considered personal. People from different countries are drawing on a map of South America and “claiming” land they don’t own yet. In class, we

During the 1890’s in America, the goals of expansion and imperialism were heavily influenced by Americans. To this day, Historians are still trying figure out: did this lust for power influence America’s infiltration of Cuba in the 1898?     Currently, there are multiple theories to this scenario such as the Americans wanting Cuba’s rich lands. The picture on Document D “Miss Cuba Receives an Invitation” represents Ms. Columbia inviting Cuba to “be my forty-sixth [state]?”

During the 19th century the United States witnessed major changes. America went through its own industrial revolution and the technological advancements in manufacturing created a surplus in manufactured goods. The country was producing more than it could consume. The Industrial Revolution evolved the country from a consumer of manufactured goods to a producer, causing a raising need for raw materials.

In the nineteenth century, the United States became involved in world problems for many reasons. The US gained control of countries and people who lived in the Pacific and Caribbean by using the imperialism policy. Some Americans were against imperialism while others supported them. However, the United States was not justified for overseas expansion in the late 19th and 20th century because of cultural and political rationales.

The United States did not want to be apart of any foreign affairs. The proclamation of Neutrality and the Monroe Doctrine was a way to make sure the United Stated did not intervene in foreign affairs. President Thomas Jefferson thought that the only way to increase land and resources was to expand westward. They thought westward expansion was like childbirth; the idea was exciting but when it come across to giving birth it messed everything up in the body. Imperialism is the policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, and/or military control over weaker territories. And it all started when Britain started expanding to other countries. When other countries like the US saw britain expanding to Africa, everyone wanted Africa

Between 1870 and 1920, the European nations took the use of imperialism due to economic, political, and social forces to control the less-developed locations of the world. Economical forces used the need for raw materials for a reason to take locations. Social forces such as racism, thinking that themselves, the Europeans were better than whomever they were taking over. Political forces used militarism more often than not to take the less-developed locations of the world. The use of economical, political, and social forces were all important during the rise of imperialism during the 1870s through 1920s due to the humanitarianism (used in both political and social forces), racism, and the market through world trade with the need for militarism.

Some argued that imperialism will bring together the integration of races, benefit the Filipinos from becoming an anarchy, and help spread democracy throughout the world. However others argued against it because it would lead America to where Spain is, bring brutal violence and chaos to America, and bring forth another Era of Slavery and the division of the Nation.

Britain had a desire to have a more economic, political, and social influence over India. Even though the British never preserved a notable military existence in India, they were able to maintain political control. Many changes were made, which benefitted India, but there were also some changes, which contributed to its deterioration. Despite the negative impacts Britain left on India, imperialism is best understood as a strong country extending its authority, in order to increase its wealth, by bringing more of the world under its control, because Britain helped in the development of India from a nation-state, to a unified country, which is modernly the world’s largest democracy.

The age of imperialism was a time when various European countries and Japan sought to conquer the world with justification of civilizing the locals that were considered by them to be inferior. For the United States, it had been in a state of isolationism as Americans launched their own campaign of imperialism, also known as Manifest Destiny, against the Native Americans. However, by the turn of the 19th century, Americans became increasingly interested in world affairs and wanted some of the territories in the Pacific for resources. Thus, this sparked an intense argument among the Americans of whether a democratic republic should be able to acquire colonies like other superpowers. Josiah Strong once said, “The time is coming when the pressure of population on the means of subsistence will be felt here as it is now felt in Europe and Asia.

Prior to the 1960s, scholars framed the historiography of the British Empire around a political agenda that ignored the social and cultural aspects of the colonies and their impact on the British home front. However, this trend dominated the historiographical record since the early 1800s because British historians promoted and glorified the empire for its achievements and advancements. Essentially, historians, such as Thomas Macaulay, Lionel Curtis, and Reginald Coupland, served as propagandists for the empire and followed in the Whig interpretation of history. Founded in the late 17th century, the Whig political party played a critical role in British politics during the Glorious Revolution—which saved England from a physical revolution. Macaulay followed the Whig interpretation of history because the party “championed principles of English liberty, toleration, and improvement.

They were in India for centuries. They saw it as the jewel in their imperial crown and built lasting institutions of government throughout the country--courts, universities, administrative agencies.” (p. 1-2). India, at least, has one subject to thank the British

The presence of the British within India during the nineteenth century had a profound impact on Indian history. The British presence within India throughout its history has shaped the values, views, and culture of its Indian population. Not only did the British shape the perceptions of the native Indian people within India, but it also influenced the perception of Indian's outside of India. From the East India Company to the British Raj, the British have been in a position of power and influence regarding the country of India. The British had the power to bring their own beliefs and views to India and its people, having the power to alter perceptions.

Starting form the 1800s, British helped to get rid of many old cruel laws existing. However, there were still political issues that the British and the India didn’t agree on about that caused many conflicts. The most significant impact by British on India’s politics was showed by the adoption and the change of the government structure.