Scramble for Africa--- Imperialism in Action
What is Imperialism? Taking over a weaker nation by a stronger nation in search of resources and markets. Why did imperialism begin? Industrialization--- wealthy European powers seeking raw materials/resources from lesser developed nations and new markets to sell these newly finished products. Where did European Powers go??? - Africa and Asia continents were 2 major sources of resources - What happened? Most of the nations on the African continent were under the influence of a European power "The sun never sets on the British Empire" Rudyard Kipling's: The White Man's Burden- slogan for imperialism, role of European powers to take their "superior"culture to "lessor" nations despite whatever resistance they would encounter. When? Old Imperialism- begins with the Age of Exploration (1500's to 1800's) New Imperialism- (1870-1914) Who? European Powers (England, France, Germany, Belgium,..) Japan and the United States |