3.3 Filling the Powder Keg part 3

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3.3 Filling the Powder keg

part 3

At the end of this lesson....

• You will be able to explain what Modern Imperialism is and why it caused tension in Europe.
• You will be able to explain which allies there were and why they caused tension in Europe

What do you remember from the last lesson?

Nationalism

Militarism

Economic rivalry

Colonies

• Great Britain and France: In the 18th century               ownership of important colonies in America and Asia.

• Around 1850: their sights are set on Africa. 

Why colonies?

• They needed resources for the industrialisation (rubber and cotton).
•  They could sell products to the people in the colonies (consumer market).
• Good for a country's reputation. (Nationalism!)

Modern Imperialism

• Colonising African and Asian countries during the second half of the 19th century.
• Europeans are now also targeting the interior of Africa.
• European countries want to conquer and control as much territory as possible. 

Nationalism

Militarism

Economic rivalry

Modern imperialism

Berlin Conference

• The Berlin Conference (1884-1885) was held to make sure no conflicts or worse wars would arise between the countries trying to capture Africa. 
• Africa was divided without regard  for the interests of the African people. 

Wilhelm II

• After the unification of Germany in 1871 it got involved with the 'Arms race for Africa'.
• In 1888 Wilhem II ascended the throne. 
• He enhanced the nationalism, militarism and modern imperialism with his idea of Weltpolitik. 

Allies

• Wilhelm II knew France and England would get in the way of his Weltpolitik and the role he wished to play in Europe. 
• He allied himself with Austria-Hungary and later with the Ottoman Empire.
• In return GB allied herself with France and Russia.

Central powers

Allies

• Germany
• Austria-Hungary
• The Ottoman Empire

• England
• France
• Russia

Nationalism

Militarism

Economic rivalry

Modern imperialism

Alliances

Next time....

What made the powder keg explode?

Homework

Paragraph 3.2 exercise 9, 10, 11b, and 13

Already done? start making exercise 1 to 4 from paragraph 3.3