Factors Responsible for New Imperialism
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DBQ 15: NEW IMPERIALISM: CAUSES
Historical Context
Between 1870 and 1920, the rate of European imperialism increased. This was due to economic, political, and social forces. The Industrial Revolution stirred the ambitions of European nations. The advances in technology allowed these nations to spread their control over the less-developed areas of the world. Historians have studied this empirebuilding frenzy. They have offered a variety of perspectives on its causes.
■ Directions: The following question is based on the accompanying documents in Part A. As you analyze the documents, take into account both the source of each document and the author’s point of view. Be sure to do each of the following steps: 1 . Carefully read the document-based question. Consider what you already know about this topic. How would you answer the question if you had no documents to examine? 2 . Read each document carefully, underlining key phrases and words that address the document-based question. You may also wish to use the margin to make brief notes. Answer the questions that follow each document before moving on to the next document. 3 . Based on your own knowledge and on the information found in the documents, formulate a thesis that directly answers the document-based question. 4 . Organize supportive and relevant information into a brief outline. 5 . Write a well-organized essay proving your thesis. You should present your essay logically. Include information both from the documents and from your own knowledge beyond the documents.
Question: Which economic, political, and social forces were most responsible for the new imperialism of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?
PART
A
The following documents provide information about the causes of the new imperialism. Examine each document carefully. In the space provided, answer the question or questions that
Date ____________________________
DBQ 15: NEW IMPERIALISM: CAUSES
Historical Context
Between 1870 and 1920, the rate of European imperialism increased. This was due to economic, political, and social forces. The Industrial Revolution stirred the ambitions of European nations. The advances in technology allowed these nations to spread their control over the less-developed areas of the world. Historians have studied this empirebuilding frenzy. They have offered a variety of perspectives on its causes.
■ Directions: The following question is based on the accompanying documents in Part A. As you analyze the documents, take into account both the source of each document and the author’s point of view. Be sure to do each of the following steps: 1 . Carefully read the document-based question. Consider what you already know about this topic. How would you answer the question if you had no documents to examine? 2 . Read each document carefully, underlining key phrases and words that address the document-based question. You may also wish to use the margin to make brief notes. Answer the questions that follow each document before moving on to the next document. 3 . Based on your own knowledge and on the information found in the documents, formulate a thesis that directly answers the document-based question. 4 . Organize supportive and relevant information into a brief outline. 5 . Write a well-organized essay proving your thesis. You should present your essay logically. Include information both from the documents and from your own knowledge beyond the documents.
Question: Which economic, political, and social forces were most responsible for the new imperialism of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?
PART
A
The following documents provide information about the causes of the new imperialism. Examine each document carefully. In the space provided, answer the question or questions that