Introduction to Imperialism

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What is imperialism?

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*Also called colonization

*a strong country conquers and takes over a weaker country.

*The area that is taken over is known as a colony.

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Which European nations took over lands in Africa and Asia during the 19th century?

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Great Britain, France, Germany, and Italy.

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Why did European nations imperialize lands in Africa and Asia?

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To obtain raw materials/natural resources like coal, tin, and iron for their factories.

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What is the 'White Man’s Burden'?

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A racist poem that encouraged Europeans to civilize the people they took over by teaching them European customs and religious beliefs, referring to the people of Asia and Africa as 'half devil' and 'half child.'

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What is Social Darwinism in the context of imperialism?

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The idea that it was natural for strong countries (like European nations) to take over weaker countries (like nations in Africa and Asia).