Motives For Imperialism

Question 1

Explain political motives for imperialism

Answer 1

Nationalism, colonies were a symbol of power and progress. (The more you own, the more better you are)

Question 2

Explain military motives

Answer 2

Extend the range of your military to control other lands

Question 3

Explain religious motives for imperialism

Answer 3

Europeans wanted to spread Christianity.

Question 4

Explain social motivations for imperialism

Answer 4

Race superiority, racism, other countries need to be civilized

Question 5

Explain economic motivations for imperialism

Answer 5

To acquire resources, nations sought out new markets for profit

Question 6

Explain the white mans burden

Answer 6

Europeans had a belief that they were better and it was their duty to bring progress to civilization

Question 7

Define the scramble for Africa

Answer 7

Claiming colonies before they had even been explored, this happened after the Berlin conference