1. Imperialism in Africa Dr. Livingston I PresumeImperialism David Livingstone Commerce and Christianity : the policy, practice, or advocacy of extending the power and dominion of a nation especially by direct territorial acquisitions or by gaining indirect control over the political or economic life of other areas; broadly : the extension or imposition of power, authority, or influence

2. Motives Economic – palm oil, cotton, gum, rubber, ivory, hardwood. Religious – “Christianize” them Political – rivalry, prestige and nationalism. ▫Who is Hinsdale Central’s biggest rival?

3. Berlin Conference Guns and MedicineScramble for Africa Maxim Gun