Imperialism

Imperialism is...

• a policy in which a state takes political and economic control of areas beyond its borders

• The act of taking over a weaker nation

• technological advancement

• prejudices related to racial differences

The three causes of imperialism are...

• racism

• militarism

• industrialization

• imperialism

• politics

When we speak of politics as one of the causes of imperialism, we mean...

• This is where countries develop governments to govern society.

• This is where leaders of industrialized nations colonized other nations in order to reduce tensions in their own country by instilling a sense of national pride.

• This is where countries come up with laws to make sure society doesn't devolve into chaos.

• This is where leaders of countries argue and fight over who is right rather than try to compromise for the sake of the people.

A primary source is...

• A document from the period

• A document about the period

Why were Europeans finally able to travel to the center of Africa during the 1800s?

• People finally got brave enough to explore.

• African tribes finally agreed to let Europeans in without harassment

• Advancement of technology in medicine and transportation.

What were the rules to colonize parts of Africa (Scramble for Africa) during the Berlin Conference? Select all that apply.

• A nation had to get the consent of the people they were about to colonize.

• A nation had to inform other nations.

• A nation had to arm wrestle another nation if they both wanted the same land

• A nation had to be able to control the people.