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Imperialism Review

Imperialism Review. What is Imperialism? Domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region. . Reasons Given vs. Actual Reasons. “White Man’s Burden” Desire to make the world a better place Duty to spread Christianity

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Imperialism Review

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  1. Imperialism Review

  2. What is Imperialism? • Domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region.

  3. Reasons Given vs. Actual Reasons • “White Man’s Burden” • Desire to make the world a better place • Duty to spread Christianity • Wish to civilize lesser races • Responsibility to spread medicinal knowledge/aid • Desire to obtain more land • Need for raw materials • Convenience of cheap labor • $$$$ • Nationalism • Glory • Need for strategic trade and market ports

  4. Reaction of Native Africans • Resistance • Violence • Used European powers as an opportunity to gain wealth, weapons and knowledge • Some worked with Europeans to keep their power and fight old enemies within their region • Westernization to fend off Europeans

  5. Good Population growth due to European medicines and improved nutrition = increase in life span. Improved transportation and communication systems Small percentage of population benefits from improved education and economic opportunities Nationalism – United against foreign (Western) nations Bad New boundary lines – Tribes divided/combined –Traditions lost, cultures disregarded Resulting tribal clashes continue into present Taxes–forced to pay Exploitation of colonies and people = Workers subjected to long hours, low pay, mistreatment (human rights violations) Best land taken by Europeans Africans become economically dependent on European nations treated as inferiors = racism promoted Tribalism Effects:

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