Social Darwinism is a idea that is similar to survival of the fittest. They used this idea to and divide preexisting areas or territories.
Social Darwinism was the idea that different societies and races compete for survival in a similar way to species in nature, with the fittest coming out on top. This concept was used to justify European imperialism in Asia and Africa by suggesting that it was not only beneficial but also natural for superior European nations to dominate and exploit weaker non-European societies.
Social Darwinism is a idea that is similar to survival of the fittest. They used this idea to and divide preexisting areas or territories.
In the 1800�s, Social Darwinists took Darwin�s theory of natural selection and used it to justify imperialism by believing the most ñsocially fitî white races had the divine right to dominate the ñlesser racesî. This belief allowed colonialists to believe that it was right that they should seize and enjoy riches while the inferior races languished in poverty.
"Scramble for Africa"
European imperialism was motivated by a desire for economic gains in both regions.
Imperialism
Imperialism did not end all at once everywhere in Africa, but European colonization of Africa was disrupted by WW II, and following WW II there were a series of wars of independence which brought an end to European colonialism.
European Imperialism played a horrifying role in Africa. When Europe discovered Africa's mineral wealth, they enslaved the peoples, believing themselves better.
The military was involved in European imperialism in Africa by controlling unrest and protecting the citizens. Without their assistance, many European countries would have suffered significant loses due to attacks from locals.
it had its roots in european imperialism in africa
"Scramble for Africa"
it wasnt