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#Establish [[protectorates]], whereby the region has its own government and is an independent country, but is protected by a larger country. [[Puerto Rico]] and [[Guam]] today would be an example of that, as they are protected by the United States.

#Establish [[protectorates]], whereby the region has its own government and is an independent country, but is protected by a larger country. [[Puerto Rico]] and [[Guam]] today would be an example of that, as they are protected by the United States.

#An even less direct form of imperialism was “[[sphere of influence|spheres of influence]],” in which the European country had special trading privileges over the region. These trading interests were often recognized and protected by [[treaty]] with other imperialist powers and guarded with [[military]] force.

#An even less direct form of imperialism was “[[sphere of influence|spheres of influence]],” in which the European country had special trading privileges over the region. These trading interests were often recognized and protected by [[treaty]] with other imperialist powers and guarded with [[military]] force.

#Finally, there was “economic imperialism,” whereby the outside influence was exerted not by a country but by a private business over a region.<ref>http://www.conservapedia.com/World_History_Lecture_Ten</ref>

#Finally, there was “economic imperialism,” whereby the outside influence was exerted not by a government but by a private business over a region.<ref>http://www.conservapedia.com/World_History_Lecture_Ten</ref>

Imperialism grew in a period known as a period of "new" imperialism, which emerged in the 1800s, going on into the 1900s. This was in part fueled by international competition. This would also lead to economic [[protectionism]].

Imperialism grew in a period known as a period of "new" imperialism, which emerged in the 1800s, going on into the 1900s. This was in part fueled by international competition. This would also lead to economic [[protectionism]].