Imperialism in Africa Flashcards
what were the motives for Imperialism
natural resources, military bases, social darwinism
what is social darwinism
“survival of the fittest”- big eats small
who imperialized Africa
Different european powers split the contol of different parts of Africa
who imperialized the Congo
Belgium
what was the berlin confrerence
the conference where European powers dicussed who gets what part of Africa
definition
imperialism
when a larger power takes control of a smaller power
protectorate
a place that is protected and controlled by another place
definition
sphere of influence
a place where another place has power top affect thier development, but no formal/politcal power over that place
definition
extraterritoriality
when rules of one power are applied to another power outside the first power’s territory
definition
indemnity
security/protection against a loss finantially
Sepoy
indian soldier fight
