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What Led to European Imperialism:
1. Economic Expansion- Industrial Revolution
a. Want of more Natural Resources
b. Want of new markets to sell industrial products
2. Nationalist Competition
European empires wanting to outdo their rivals.
3. Beliefs of Cultural Superiority
a. Social Darwinism- thinking of a natural right to dominate "weaker" societies
b. "White Man's Burden"- belief in duty to help, convert, or cultivate "uncivilized peoples.
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What were the factors that led to West African and European contact?
Trade and European imperialism.
How did European imperialism in afica differ from that in China?
Economic imperialism in China led to war and political collapse, while formal colonialism in Africa led to oppression of native peoples.
How did imperialism contribute to the outbreak of World War 1?
Competition for colonies led to European tensions.
European imperialism was started by?
European imperialism was started by Portugal
What led European nations to follow a policy of imperialism?
To get colonies to serve as army bases, and to provide raw materials
What policy led European countries to established colonies in Africa and Asia in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
Imperialism
What policy led European countries to establish colonies in Africa and Asia in the late 1800 and early 1900?
Imperialism
How did the Industrial revolution promote 19th century Imperialism?
The Industrial Revolution promoted imperialism because after nations (mainly European nations) acquired advanced technology and military, they all competed for their overseas empires which led to imperialism.
How was European imperialism in Africa similar to imperialism in Asia?
European imperialism was motivated by a desire for economic gains in both regions.
How did European in Africa differ from that in China?
Economic Imperialism in China led to war and political collapse, while formal colonialism in Africa led to oppression of native peoples.
What of the following accurately describes a difference between European imperialism after the Industrial Revolution and earlier forms of imperialism?
European imperialism after the Industrial Revolution was more widespread than earlier forms of imperialism.
What describes the difference between European imperialism after the industrial revolution and earlier forms of imperialism?
european Imperialism after the industrial revolution was more widespread than earlier forms of imperialism
