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The Age of Imperialism

The Age of Imperialism. Africa. What is Imperialism?. Imperialism: a stronger nation takes over a weaker nation or territory . To take or take over The stronger nation tries to dominate the political, social and economic life of the weaker region.

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The Age of Imperialism

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  1. The Age of Imperialism Africa

  2. What is Imperialism? • Imperialism: a stronger nation takes over a weaker nation or territory. • To take or take over • The stronger nation tries to dominate the political, social and economic life of the weaker region. • The weaker nation becomes a colony of the stronger nation. • The Industrial Rev. encouraged Imperialism by the need for natural resources

  3. Colonized vs. Colonizers • The Europeans colonized much of the world between 1850-1914 • “BIG FEPS” -B: Belgium -I: Italy -G: Germany -F: France -E: England -P: Portugal -S: Spain

  4. Colonized vs. Colonizers cont. • Africa & Asia were targeted areas of world • The Europeans thought they were helping, but really they were taking advantage • The Europeans were looking for natural resources and labor

  5. Africa Before Imperialism • Africa was unknown to the Europeans due to a lack of exploration. • Belgium was the first European country to take over a part of Africa- The Congo • The Congo had rubber trees that were valuable. • After Belgium found riches in the Congo, other European nations wanted the same… the scramble began!

  6. King Leopold II, Belgium • Imperialized the Congo • Very harsh ruler • Used forced labor upon the Congolese to take rubber and ivory • Estimates claim 3 million natives died • Had Congo rulers cut off hands to account for every bullet used

  7. What Made Imperialism Possible? • The Euros believed they were better- Racism! • Social Darwinism- Survival of the Fittest • Desire for natural resources (diamonds, etc.) • Desire for free slave labor • Maxim machine gun • Wanted to “Westernize” & “Christianize”

  8. Kimberley Diamond MineSouth Africa, 1870’s • Largest hand-dug diamond mine in the world • Cheap native labor used by the De Beers mining company (still around today) • 660 feet deep • Yielded 3 tons of diamonds • Closed in 1914

  9. Berlin Conference 1884-85 • Competition over territory in Africa was fierce. • 14 Europeans nations met in Berlin to figure out rules for dividing up Africa. • No African leaders invited! Rules: 1.You had to notify other nations that you were controlling that territory. 2. You had to be able to control the territory.

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