Imperialism in Africa
Imperialism: policy of extending a country's power and influence Takeover of a country/territory by a stronger country The goal was to dominate the economic, cultural and political
Motives for Imperialism Economic: Industrial Revolution Provided access to Raw Materials Need for New Markets Growing Population
Motives for Imperialism Political: Military advantages Nationalism Expand Influence, Power, and increase Prestige
Motives for Imperialism Cultural: Social Darwinism theory that individuals or groups achieve advantage over others as the result of genetic or biological superiority “The White Man’s Burden” Western culture had an obligation to help those in need, whether the wanted it or not
European Motives For Colonization European Nationalism Source for Raw Materials Missionary Activity Industrial Revolution European Motives For Colonization Markets for Finished Goods Military & Naval Bases Social Darwinism European Racism Places to Dump Unwanted/ Excess Popul. Humanitarian Reasons Soc. & Eco. Opportunities “White Man’s Burden”
Scramble for Africa 1870: European control 10% David Livingstone Henry Stanley King Leopold II of Belgium The Congo established as private colony Ignites “Scramble for Africa”
Berlin Conference (1884-1885) Agree on how to divide Africa Only Liberia & Ethiopia remain independent