Monday, December 7, 2009

Imperialism

1. What nationalistic views were expressed by Cecil Rhodes's "Confessions of Faith?"

Rhodes nationalistic view is he believes the English or Anglo - Saxon race is superior to other races. He believes the Anglo -Saxon (English) race should spread their goodness to other countries by expanding. He states, "...bringing...who uncivilised world under British rule...for the making the Anglo - Saxon race but one Empire." Rhodes also goes on to say that their influence impacts many countries -- the U.S. is only prosperous because they are of the Anglo - Saxon race, and they learned their ways from England. Further on he states, "It is our duty to seize every opportunity of acquiring more territory and we should keep this one idea steadily before our eyes that more territory simply means more of the Anglo - Saxon race more of the best most human, most honourable race the world possess." This statement made in Rhodes's "Confessions of Faith" shows his belief that England must expand in order for the Anglo - Saxon race to eventually dominate the world, and it is best because the Anglo - Saxon race is above all other races.




2. What role did the concept of race - the English or Anglo - Saxon race - play in the arguments of Rhodes?

The role of race in Rhodes's argument was significant. Rhodes used race to defend his answers in argument. He believes the world should one day be of all Anglo - Saxon race because they are superior to other races because of their advancements. He proclaimed that the Anglo - Saxon (English) race is "the best the most human, most honourable race the world possesses." Rhodes feels that because they are superior it allows them to expand and seize other countries. He uses race to defend England's reasons for imperialism.




3. How do Joseph Chamberlain's arguments (from his Foreign & Colonial Speeches) in favor of British expansion compare with those of Rhodes?

Chamberlain's arguments in favor of expansion is more for commerce compared to Rhodes who believes the reason for expansion is because the Anglo - Saxon race is superior. He believes commerce is the sole reason for the empire. That the empire was founded on commerce and was created by commerce, which is the reason why it should be expanded. Commerce is for new markets to created and old ones become more developed which allows empires to prosper. Chamberlain says, "I approve of the continued occupation of Egypt; and for the same reasons I have urged upon this Government, and upon previous Governments, the nevessity for using every legitimate opportunity to extend our influence and control in that great African continent which is now being opened up to civilsation and to commerce..." Chamberlain differs much from Rhodes who solely believes the expansion of the Anglo - Saxon race will benefit others.




4. What, according to Chamberlain, were the economic benefits of British expansion?

The economic benefits of British expainsion is new markets will be created and old one will become more developed. This allows the empire to prosper from the the new and old markets. He believes the navy will be strengthed because of the commerce.





5. How did Chamberlain define the national mission of the "great governing race," the English?

Chamberlain defines the national mission as the findings of the facilities and qualities
in the other countries which makes the the "great governing race." England has brought peace, security, and prosperity.




6. What does the phrase "you cannot make omelettes without breaking eggs," have to do with British imperialism?

The phrase "you cannot make omelettes without breaking eggs" is used to compare Africa's use of barbaric ways, supersitition, and slavery cannot be broken without force.






7. What, according to Karl Pearson in his National Life from the Standpoint of Science, was the "natural history view of mankind?"

The "natural history view of mankind" is of an orgainzed empire that is internally efficienct by making sure their stocks escalate, and that they keep up external efficiency by competing with inferior races, and with equal races by fighting for trade routes, raw materials, and food supply.

8. How did Pearson define the difference between inferior and superior races?

Pearson says that superior races should not coexist with inferior races, and that the superior races should drive out the inferior. He defines superior races as white people and inferior races is the remaining people.

9. What measures did Pearson advocate for keeping the race fit?

Pearson says to maintain being the superior race you must be advanced than the other countries and outrun the other countries for better economy and virtues.



10. How did Pearson portray the effects of the survival of the fittest on international relations?

The superior country will prosper from economic benefits. Those of high intellect and physcial efficiency will be those benefitting.

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