Imperialism

What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference?

• European and African nations went to war with each other.

• The European leaders allowed the African leaders to be apart of the governing process of the colonies.

• Imperialism in Africa ended.

• Europeans divided Africa into colonies without considering the cultural and ethnic differences of the African people.

What were some of the internal factors that contributed to imperialism in Africa?

• Africans had a need to trade with Europe for raw materials.

• Africans had a desire to convert to Christianity.

• Africans had a variety of cultures and languages, making it difficult to unite.

• Africans had strong leadership among the various ethnic groups

European leaders met to discuss Africa at the ___________ conference in 1885?

• London

• Paris

• Berlin

• Capetown

King Leopold represented which European power?

• Spain

• Belgium

• Austria

• Romania

Why did European countries want to imperialize Africa?

• They wanted more raw materials and new people to sell too

• They were just mean

• They needed the land for their people

• Their military needed bases

What impact will imperialism have on the colonies?

• Colonies may lose traditional beliefs and ideas

• Colonies may be forced to learn a new religion such as Christianity

• People in the colonies may be killed because of disagreement

• All of the Above

How is industrialization related to imperialism?

• Industrialized countries need markets and resources which can be gained through imperialism.

• Imperialism pushed for industrial development in Africa due to all the resources on the continent.

• Imperialism convinced industrial countries to increase the production of goods.

• Industrialized countries needed more trade partners. Imperialism provided greater opportunities for global trade.

What is imperialism?

• When one country attacks another country
• A stronger country colonizes a weaker country
• Something White keeps boring me with

• When a weaker country fights back against a stronger country

What impact will imperialism have on the colonies?

• Colonies may lose traditional beliefs and ideas
• Colonies may be forced to learn a new religion such as Christianity
• People in the colonies may be killed because of disagreement
• All of the Above

Some Europeans believed that their industrial progress and wealth (being fit) allowed them to take advantage of those areas of the world not industrialized or civilized (the unfit). This concept is called

• Nationalism

• Racism

• Assimilation

• Imperialism

• Social Darwinism