Imperialism

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What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference?

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

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

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

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

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Berlin

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King Leopold represented which European power?

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Belgium

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Why did European countries want to imperialize Africa?

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They wanted more raw materials and new people to sell too

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What impact will imperialism have on the colonies?

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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.

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How is industrialization related to imperialism?

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

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What is imperialism?

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A stronger country colonizes a weaker country

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What impact will imperialism have on the colonies? Options: 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

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All of the Above

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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

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Social Darwinism