Impact of Suez and Panama Canal on History

Colonial powers lost control in both areas.

Easier international trade routes were opened.

National trade routes were opened in both areas.

Native governments gained control in all areas.

Colonial powers gained control in both areas.

the social trend to learn about the cultures of other people

the industrial demand for cheaper sources of raw materials

the technological desire to share inventive ideas with other countries

the isolationist attitude to remain separate from international conflicts

languages

artifacts

technologies

religious beliefs

nationalism

By 1914 Germany was the strongest imperial power in Africa.

By 1914 the United Kingdom had relinquished most of its colonies in Africa.

By 1914 almost all of Africa had been colonized through European imperialism.

By 1914 almost all of Africa had gained independence from European imperialism.

Opened up international trade routes, colonial powers gained control in both areas.

Increased local tourism, reduced global temperatures.

Led to the discovery of new continents, improved agricultural techniques.

Decreased global trade, isolated regional economies.

European powers joined military powers to prevent invasions from South Asian countries.

European powers sought new markets for their manufactured goods, raw materials, and resources.

European nations entered into formal treaties with Native nations for mutual economic gain.

European nations engaged in rival activities to dominate and expand their influence globally.

European nations promoted democratic ventures with non-European nations.

making it easier to transport raw materials from the colonies.

making it essential to preserve natural habitats in the colonies.

making it possible to develop luxurious tourism in the colonies.

making it cheaper to import immigrant laborers from the colonies.

Panama Canal

Amazon River

Andes Mountains

Atacama Desert

European powers sought new markets for their manufactured goods and access to raw materials and resources.

European nations engaged in rival endeavors to establish dominance and expand their influence globally.

European powers possessed superior military technology, including firearms, steamships, and communication networks.

These nations justified their imperialistic practices with the notion of bringing progress, civilization, and Christianity.

to gain control over other nations

to bring order to countries in chaos

to reinstitute the practice of slavery

to promote peace around the world