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“ The Roots of Imperialism ”. I.) What is Imperialism ?. Definition : Takeover of a territory by a stronger nation Goal : 1.) to dominate the political , economic , and cultural affairs of the people. B.) Colonialism : 1.) Country conquers and rules over
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I.) What is Imperialism? Definition: Takeover of a territory by a stronger nation Goal: 1.) to dominate the political, economic, and cultural affairs of the people
B.) Colonialism: 1.) Country conquers and rules over other regions 2.) Exploits their resources 3.) Build settlements
II.) Motives of Imperialism A. Economic: 1.) Industrial Revolution 2.) Population Growth 3.) Need for Raw Material 4.) Need for New Markets
B.) Cultural: 1.) Spread Ideas & Knowledge of West 2.) The “White Man’s Burden” • Help or Improve primitive people • Christians Missionaries aide C.) Political: 1.) Create an Empire to expand Influence 2.) Grow in Power and Dominance
III.) Road to Imperialism Merchants/Explorers set sail Set up Trading Post -> Population builds Soldiers arrive -> Protect Citizens Engineers/Builders arrive-> Build Towns Develop for Benefit of Home Country Locals Excluded!! Locals Exploited & Suffer!!
IV.) Background of African Imperialism A.) The Beginning: 1.) 1400’s Portuguese first in Africa 2.) 1700’s Europeans explore African interior 3.) 1835 most of N. Africa had been mapped 4.) 1870 European nations control only 10% 5.) 1870-1914 “The Race for Africa” 6.) 1914 only Ethiopia & Liberia were independent
