imperialism notes. what was imperialism? one country dominating another country or region. it is...
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What was imperialism?
• One country dominating another country or region.
• It is political, economic, and cultural.
• European powers practiced imperialism in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Why imperialism?
• There are three main reasons:– Political motives– Economic motives– Cultural motives
Political Motives
• Nationalism– Extreme pride in one’s country
• Competition between European powers
• Promote their own governments & government systems
Economic Motives
• Economic competition between European nations. Mercantilism?
• Wanted to control raw materials.
• Saw colonies as potential markets.
Cultural Motives
• Christian missionaries went to spread their religion.
• Wanted to make others follow European values.
What was good about imperialism?
• Europeans did build some roads and railroads.
• Schools and hospitals built.
• Medicine helps to cure & prevent many diseases.
What was bad about imperialism?• Borders drawn up by Europeans…did not
take African cultures into account. – Causes ethnic conflict, genocide, war.
• Nations become dependant on European nations.
• Debt from having to borrow to build up a modern nation.
• Economies reliant on cash crops & raw materials.