The take-over of a country with the intent of dominating political, economic and social life [of the country].
The motivations for imperialism fall into three major categories:
Nationalism, economic, humanitarian and religious reasons.
Imperialism is a direct result of the Industrial Revolution because imperialism provided European countries with...
Raw materials and markets
Missionaries wanted to end starvation by teaching new methods of farming, building schools to remove illiteracy, stop warfare, etc.
Explain the "white man's burden".
Duty of white men to educate the rest of the world.
What is Social Darwinism?
Only the strongest race survive.
List two ways Africa and Asia were impacted by 19th-century imperialism.
Technological advancements and cultural changes.
List and describe the three forms of imperialism
Colonies - Jamestown
Protectorates - Puerto Rico
Spheres of Influence - China
What was Africa like prior to the arrival of Europeans in the 19th century?
Very diverse; trading networks existed.
What were the external factors that made it possible for Europeans to divide Africa among themselves?
Weaponry, Steam Power (boats, railroads, communication), quinine against malaria.
What were the internal factors that made it possible for Europeans to divide Africa among themselves?
Wars, ethnic rivals, lack of weapons
Where did the division of Africa begin?
The Berlin Conference
What was England's most valuable colony in Africa? Why?
Egypt; Suez Canal
Where in Africa were most of the French colonies located? Which two European countries competed for the same territory in this part of Africa?
Northwestern Africa; Britain and France
Why was Germany forced to enter the race for colonies at a later date?
They were newly united.
How successful were the Italians in acquiring colonies in Africa?
Not successful
Sometime conflicts between European countries were resolved in Africa. An example is the Zulu War, which was fought between the British and the Zulu for control of South Africa.
A boer war is one which impacts all parts of the population. The first modern total war was the Boer War. South Africa was valuable because it provided diamonds and gold.
What tactics did the British use to win the Boer War?
Burned Boer farms and imprisoned their women and children in concentration camps.
What man-made body of water did the English use to get to their empire in Asia? Which European country paid to have the canal built?
