Imperialism - Building an Empire

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IMPERIALISM - Building an Empire
Imperialism is a policy in which one country seeks to extend its authority/control by building/making/creating an empire. They would utilize some or all of the following; political, economic, religious, social, and intellectual control over a geographic area or areas. (PERSIA)
Basic Forms of Imperialism	Examples
Colony - A country or a territory governed internally by a foreign power.	Somaliland in East Africa was a French colony.
Protectorate - A country or a territory with its own internal government but under the control of an outside power.	Britain established a protectorate over the Niger River delta.
Sphere of Influence - An area in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges.	Liberia was under the sphere of influence of the United States.
Economic Imperialism - An independent but less-developed country controlled by private business interests rather than other governments.	India controlled by the British East India Company before the monarchy took over in 1858.
'Imperial Management Methods'
Direct Control	Indirect Control
Local government officials used Limited self-rule Goal: to develop future leaders Government institutions are based on European styles but may have local rules.	Foreign officials brought in to rule No self-rule Goal: assimilation Government institutions are based only on European styles.

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