Imperialism Flashcards
What was the economic reason for imperialism starting?
Natural resources, cheap labor, new markets
What is the political reason for imperialism starting?
Nations wanted to increase their influence in other continents
What is the military reason for imperialism starting?
Nations wanted to strengthen their armed forces
What is the social reason for imperialism?
Spread of western ideas, such as technology and Christianity
What are the humanitarian reasons for imperialism starting?
Abolishing slavery and promoting social Darwinism (the belief that only the strongest cultures survive)
What is the white man’s burden?
White men believing that they had a duty to civilize those of other races
What did the Berlin Conference result in?
Methods to split up Africa between European nations
What were David Livingston and Henry Stanley known for?
Explored Africa and the Congo River
Who was Cecil Rhodes?
Expanded territories in Africa for the British. Found diamond fields in South Africa
What were the Zulu Wars?
The wars occurred in South Africa when the British was taking over. Zulus were the native tribe. The British won
