Imperialism

The policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign

countries or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies

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Why did European's imperialize?

• There were four main factors motivating imperialism 1-Economics 2-Nationalism 3- a conviction that the white race was superior to all others, and 4- desire for more territory.

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What was the impact of European imperialism?

• Imperial power found a variety of political systems in the lands they conquered some societies had strong central government

• Once in power imperialist nation imposed their own systems they ruled colonies in one of two ways 1-indirect rule 2-direct rule

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