1. Imperialism in Africa

2. 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

3. Motives for Imperialism
Economic:
Industrial Revolution
Provided access to Raw Materials
Need for New Markets
Growing Population

4. Motives for Imperialism
Political:
Military advantages
Nationalism
Expand Influence, Power, and increase Prestige

5. 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

6. 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”

7. 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”

12. Berlin Conference (1884-1885) Agree on how to divide Africa
Only Liberia & Ethiopia remain independent