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Introduction To Imperialism. World Domination that makes you feel good. What is imperialism? Political and/or economic domination of foreign lands. Europe had had empires since the 1500s. What caused the “new imperialism?”. Economic interests Nationalism Religion and humanitarianism
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Introduction To Imperialism World Domination that makes you feel good.
What is imperialism? • Political and/or economic domination of foreign lands
What caused the “new imperialism?” • Economic interests • Nationalism • Religion and humanitarianism • Social Darwinism
However, Before 1870, Malaria And Harsh Terrain Kept Europeans Mostly Out Of Africa
The Maxim Gun “Whatever happens, we have got The Maxim gun, and they have not.”
The Most Notorious Example Of Imperialism Is In The Belgian Congo
The Congo is ruthlessly exploited for its rubber resources. • Why was rubber suddenly worth killing for?