The pursuit of wealth…..

Overpopulation Economic Distress Social Unrest Religious Persecution

The indigenous population must be subdued, assimilated and/or converted to the culture of the colonists.

Aggressive Humanitarianism Desire for improvement Pursuit of Wealth

Became great at colonizing nations at the end of the MIDDLE AGES..

Portugal began with trading ports in Africa and Asia. Vasco Da Gama

Spain was more focused on the Americas This is reflected in the culture of Latin America today Hernando Cortez

BRAZIL was colonized by Portugal

These countries began to colonize in the late 16 th and early 17 th century.

Helped to stimulate the Industrial Revolution (especially in Great Britain)

Both emerged as an Industrial Powers in the late 19 th century and embarked on their own colonial competition.

The New Imperialism