Colonization Essential Questions

What factors motivated colonization among European countries?

What factors motivated colonization among European countries? God, Glory and Gold Gain land for the country Mercantilism Build an empire across the world

In what ways did colonization affect the economies of European and colonized nations?

In what ways did colonization affect the economies of European and colonized nations? Mercantilism: Took advantage of the colonies by taking the colonists natural resources and selling them finished products Europeans took their resources and made the colonists less self-sufficient

What cultural beliefs did Europeans use to justify their colonization of peoples throughout the world?

What cultural beliefs did Europeans use to justify their colonization of peoples throughout the world? Spread of Christianity Ethnocentrism: the belief that one’s culture is superior to others Belief that it was Europe’s duty to “civilize” the natives(White Man’s Burden)