The International Monetary Fund

The IMF was created in order to provide economic stability throughout the world. They provide money to poorer countries and help open up jobs to more people.

Global Imbalances and Global Financial Strains: Implications for

This is indirectly related to imperialism because it was Britain that controlled most of India during age of imperialism. Britain exploited India for a lot of its resources and left it to fend for itself after they moved out. Since then India has been trying to come back from this down fall.

Pros and Cons of Imperialism on Traditional Culture

Cons:

• Disrupted traditional economies in Africa and Asia.
• Forced to supply good to industrialized countries.
• Heavy taxes which forced colonist to work for the countries.
• Families were broken apart as men left to go find work.
  
• Mass production ruined hand crafter and put them out of business.
• self sufficient areas became dependent on industrial powers.
• Famine occurred due to exporting most of the crops.
• The industrialized countries were taking over the colonizes, pressing modern ways onto them.
• Traditions were lost to modern European culture.

Pros:

• Money systems were introduced.
• New governments were put in place.
• Education was spread to more people.
• Hospitals and health care reached more areas of the world.
• Banking systems
• Better transportation systems through railroads.
• Some countries used export profits to start their own industries.
  

The International Red Cross

The Red Cross provides undeveloped countries with up to date health care and medicines. The bring food for the starving and raise money to provide basic need to families who need help.

http://www.icrc.org/web/eng/siteeng0.nsf/html/congo-kinshasa-feature-040208

This article is about child soldiers being reunited with their families. This is indirectly related to imperialism in the sense that wars are still being fought over land because when the powers left they left the countries with no government. This resulted in Militaristic dictators taking the land for themselves and fighting wars against each other for it.

The United Nations

http://www.un.org/depts/dpi/decolonization/main.htm

Supporting respect and determination in the people of the countries that are under colonial rule so that they may learn to govern themselves. The UN helps the countries obtain economic, political and educational stability so that they may prosper.

http://www.un.org/Overview/rights.html

“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.”

“All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of this Declaration and against any incitement to such discrimination.”

New Nations Seek Stability

Why did many nations win their independence from European rule after World War II?

During the War the European super powers had used up a lot of their resources which meant they could no longer extend their rule beyond their own borders. The down trotted civilians also had no more fight left in them and did not want to start another war.

How did the Cold War undermine imperialism?

The U.S. and the Soviet Union were backing colonies with the right of self-determination. The also were looking for allies within the pool of up and coming nations.

How did many new countries emerge during the Great Liberation?

Countries such as France were fighting to hold on to their colonies in some areas but to do this they had to give up land in other areas resulting in new countries being able to emerge.

What problems did new nations face while seeking stability?

Many of these new Nations resources had been taken from their land by their previous owner leaving almost none. Along with this uniting people was a problem because many people were from many different tribes so their views were different. The problem of government was the biggest issue. Many times a country tried and failed to make a constitution. In other countries the military powers took control and made dictatorships to run their countries. Overall, because of the lack of time these countries have had to develop they are still tackling many problems that older countries have already faced.

How they gained Independence.

Russia

• December 1991 Russia dissolved from a Soviet Union to its current self, they gained independence from USSR.
• Irrigated Land: 46,000 sq km.
• Population: 140,702,094.
• Population Growth Rate: -0.474%.
• Life Expectancy: Male: 59.19 years.
  
• Life Expectancy: Female: 73.1 years.
• Continued European Influence: Guns and Cars.
  
• Russian History.
  

Iran

• Gained their independence from the Persian ruling monarchy called the shah.
• Natural Resources: petroleum, natural gas, coal, chromium, copper, iron ore, lead, manganese, zinc and sulfur.
• Irrigated Land: 76,500 sq km.
• Population: 65,875,223.
• Population Growth Rate: 0.792%.
• Net Migration Rate: -3.28 migrant(s)/1,000 population.
• Continued European Influence: Oil Drilling.
• Iranian History.

Chad

• Chad gained independence against France in 1960.
• Arable Land: 2.8%.
• Population: 10,111,337.
• GDP Per Capita: $1,600.
• Labor Force: 3.747 Million.
• Population Below Poverty Line: 80%.
• Continued European Influence: Usage of English Language.
  
• Chad History.

Sudan

• Sudan gained independence from the UK in 1956.
• Population: 40,218,455.
• GDP Per Capita: $2,500.
• Labor Force: 7.415 Million.
• Unemployment Rate: 18.7%.
• Population below Poverty line: 40%.
• Continued European Influence: Usage of English Language.
• Sudan History
  

Colored Maps

The End of Imperialism

Africa:

• 1941-1960: About half the continent was freed during this era.
• 1961-1980: About a fifth of the continent was freed during this era.
• 1980-Present: Only two countries were freed during this era.
• Prior to 1800: Only one country was freed during this era.
• 1801-1900: Only one country was freed during this era.
• 1901-1920: Only one country was freed during this era.
• 1921-1940: Only one country was freed during this era.
• Non Independent: Only one country was freed during this era.

Asia:

• 1941-1960: About a quarter of the countries were freed during this era.
• 1980-Present: A little bit under a quarter were freed during this era.
• Prior to 1800: Around 5 countries were freed during this era.
• 1801-1900: Only 3 countries were freed during this era.
• 1961-1980: Only 3 countries freed during this era.
• 1901-1920: Only 2 countries freed during this era.
  
• 1921-1940: Only one country was freed during this era.
  
• Non Independent: No countries

Africa & Asia:

• 1941-1960: Most Countries were freed during this era.
• 1981-Present: A good sum of Asia freed during this era and a few in Africa.
• Prior to 1800: Around 7 countries freed during this era.
• 1961-1980: A good chunk of Africa freed during this era and a few in Asia.
• 1801-1900: Around 4 countries freed during this era.
• 1901-1920: Only 3 countries freed during this era.
  
• 1921-1940: Only 2 countries freed during this era.
  
• Non Independent: Only one country not freed.
  

During the coding of these maps many of our views about the world changed. We discovered that many countries did not gain their independence until after World War II. I guess this kind of shows that for great change to happen a global event must take place. Another thing that we noticed about the maps is that many of these colonies were being governed by European countries. Europe had staked claims in many areas of the Asia and Africa and were pumping their resources for their own personal gain. Coding the map showed exactly which areas where being exploited and a lot of them were areas with spices and precious gems and metals.

Pros & Cons of Imperialism on Western Culture

Pros:

• Super Powers received the money they were looking for.
• They didn’t have to worry about the foreigners.
• They were the “superior” race and were doing their job as they thought.
• The Colonies paid for themselves due to high taxes.
• Foreigners believed they were superior.
• Their culture spread around the world.
• Medical breakthroughs.
• They spread their religion (Christianity).

Cons:

• They had to mesh old and new ways.
• Some Colonies did not succeed.

The Most Powerful Country in 1914

Based on the charts and the imperialism map we have concluded that Great Britain was the most powerful country in the world. Not only is their population very large but they have the land to support it. The colonies alone had 470,000,000 people. They owned land in Africa, Asia, and all of Australia. Colonies were posted in all of these countries. Because of the area controlled by Great Britain it shows that they are the most powerful country in the world.

The most Powerful European Country

Based on the statistic and the map we believe that Great Britain was the most powerful country in 1914. They owned more land then any other country in the world. Also, their population was way higher then any other country. The colonies of Great Britain also seemed to be prospering with a population of 470,000,000. If they had enough resources to control and support these areas then they must have been really powerful. Without the power then they could not have pulled any of that off.

Statistic of European Holdings

Imperialism Map

China Mourns Earthquake Victims

Earthquake in China

Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar.