Remember: In the early 1800s, European nations had just a
toehold in Africa, holding only areas along the coast. In the mid-
18OOs, though, Europeans had renewed interest in Africa. This rose,
in part, from a desire to create overseas empires, a movement
called imperialism.
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The Berlin Conference 1886
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What is happening in this picture?
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What is Imperialism? Definition: When stronger nations try to
create an empire by dominating weaker nations. This can include the
use of economic, political, or military power
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What is the Connection? Imperialism and Industrialization
happen simultaneously Can you think of any reasons for this? What
did the European countries need?
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Reasons for Imperialism Economic: Open new markets Find more
raw materials Cheap labor It is all about resources!
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Reasons for Imperialism Political Nationalism love of ones
country Possessing others shows you are powerful Whoever dies with
the most wins!
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Reasons for Imperialism Religious Missionaries were often the
first to arrive in different parts of the world Mission was to
spread the word of God Dr. David Livingstone
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Reasons for Imperialism Ideological Darwinism survival of the
fittest Social Darwinism some people are naturally stronger and
better then others Basically, racism You must civilize the savages
Charles Darwin
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Reasons for Imperialism Exploratory Most of Europe was well
known Asia and Africa offered undiscovered lands Adventure Seeking
riches Henry Morton Stanley
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Can be Summed Up As God Glory Gold
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The White Mans Burden Take up the White Mans burden Send forth
the best ye breed Go, bind your sons to exile To serve your
captives need; To wait, in heavy harness, On fluttered folk and
wild Your new-caught sullen peoples, Half-devil and half-child.
Take up the White Man's burden In patience to abide, To veil the
threat of terror And check the show of pride; By open speech and
simple, An hundred times made plain, To seek another's profit And
work another's gain. By Rudyard Kipling
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Homework Re-read The White Mans Burden and look at the cartoon
also named The White Mans Burden. Why do think that Kipling wrote
this? What motivations might he or other Europeans have had? What
is the cartoonists impression? Should Europeans be held responsible
for the problems that modern Africa faces today?