Imperialism

What were the two places that most Europeans wanted to colonize?

• South America

• Africa

• Asia

• North America

What is Imperialism?

• A love for one's country

• Trade between two people

• Getting colonies

• A cooperation

Why did they need colonies?

• New markets to sell goods

• To be able to conquer new lands

• Make their military stronger

• Access to raw materials

What is an Empire?

• A new type of leader

• A government

• A collection of colonies

• A historical document

What is the scramble for Africa?

• European countries all wanted a piece of Africa

• Africa was breaking into different areas

• When Europeans wanted to take over Austrailia

What goods did Africa have that the Europeans wanted?

• Gold

• Diamonds

• Hides

• Palm Oil

What two major reasons did Europeans use to justify being better than everyone else?

• Money

• Land

• Nationalism

• Darwinism

What is Darwinism?

• A man who studied the stars

• An idea that plants never change

• The idea that only those who adapt will survive and reproduce

• A fossil from the Mesozoic era

Who considered themselves to be the best people in the world?

• African

• Austrailian

• Europeans

• Canadians

Who wrote the poem the "White Man's Burden"?

• Smith

• Shakespeare

• Brown

• Kipling