1. The Age of Imperialism

2. Imperialism
The domination by one country of the political, economic, and cultural life of another country or region. In other words, one country takes over another country or area.
Example: Before the United States was created, the American colonies were owned and controlled by Great Britain.
Before Hawaii was a state, it was an independent kingdom. It was conquered by the United States in the 1800’s

3. African Colonies 1850

4. African Colonies 1914

5. Motives for Imperialism Economic Motives
the desire to make money
the desire to expand or control foreign trade
the desire to create new markets to sell goods.
to acquire raw materials or cheap labor
To export technologies

6. Political Motives Political Motives: to gain power To expand territory
To exercise military force
To gain prestige by winning colonies
To boost national pride and security

7. Religious Motives 3. Religious Motives:
The desire to spread Christianity
To spread European values and moral beliefs
To educate people of other cultures
To end the slave trade

8. Exploritory Motives Exploratory Motives:
The desire to explore unknown territories
To conduct scientific research
To search for medical causes and cures
To go on an adventure
To investigate unknown cultures (people)

9. Ideological Motives Ideological Motives:
Based on cultural values that the white race was superior to other “primitive “cultures
The belief that Europeans should civilize non-European people
The belief that great nations should have empires
Believe in the survival of the fittest. (In this particular case, the strongest nations will survive)

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