NEXT The Age of Imperialism, 1850–1914 Analyze the rise of western dominance in patterns of imperialism and colonialism in Asia, Latin America, the Pacific, and Africa. Objectives: Explain the demographic changes resulting from imperialism. Identify how patterns of nationalism and anti- colonial movements emerged from this era.

The seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country for economic, social or political reasons. What is imperialism?

NEXT I. Imperialism 3. Racism - belief that one race is superior to others. 4. A desire for Raw Materials such as gold, diamonds, ivory, rubber, and oil. A. Beliefs Leading to Imperialism 1. Nationalism - Race for colonies grows out of a sense of national pride. 2. Social Darwinism - The idea of “survival of the fittest” is applied to human society.

Berlin Conference Divides Africa 1. Berlin Conference -14 European nations agree on rules for division of Africa. ( ) a. Countries claim land and prove ability to control it b. By 1914, only Liberia and Ethiopia remain independent. The African example of Imperialism 1. Tech. innovations aid European conquest. 2. Quinine protects Europeans from malaria. 3. Africans are divided by language and culture into many ethnic groups.

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The Legacy of Colonial Rule A. Negative Effects 1. Africans lose land independence & lives. 2. Traditional cultures break down. 3. Division and occupation of Africa creates problems that continue to this day. B. Positive Effects 1. Colonialism reduces local fighting between ethnic groups prior to independence. 2. Hospitals, schools & sanitation systems are built. 3. Technology brings economic growth to the region.