TOC - Imperialism & International Rivalries, con't. (Lesson)
Imperialism & International Rivalries, con't.
Significant Events.
Review major events from this period in the activities below.
Results of a European Dominated World.
As a result of the Industrial Revolution and the Age of Imperialism, an interdependent world economy developed with Europe at the center. New markets developed to meet European needs. As a result of these markets, capital poured out of Europe to non-industrialized countries. London became the world's banking center as gold became the standard for most countries' currency values. Social Darwinism was the philosophical justification for the European's domination of the non-industrialized areas. The Europeans considered the concept of "survival of the fittest" as a justification to conquer and subject the native peoples of the area. European women were encouraged to marry early and have many children for the purpose of furthering the race as "children are the most valuable of imperial assets." Eugenics were pursued to assure the strongest of the race as Imperialism depended on mothers who would nurture healthy workers, strong soldiers, and intelligent leaders. Many women served as missionaries and nurses in the Imperialistic system. The European impact on the African ecological system and its people was significant. Westerners carried diseases to people who did not have immunity resulting in the devastation to the African and Asian people. In many cases, traditional village life was destroyed in the wake of western aggression and tribal life unraveled as villagers had to become migratory. In some cases territories were used as dumping grounds for convicts.
Watch John Green's Crash Course European History video over Imperialism. There is a wealth of information that will assist you in your notes. You can access the video from the link below; you will need access to Youtube to view.
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