The Nature of Colonisation

Question 1

Why did European countries want to occupy and settle foreign lands? (Remember: P.R.E)

Answer 1

1. Politics (colonies = power, influence, status)
2. Religion (colonies = ability to spread Christianity)
3. Economies (colonies = wealth from resources, trading, trade routes and markets)

Question 2

What were 3 different perspectives of the Europeans?

Answer 2

1. Their way of life was superior - they were the most civilised.
2. Natives were in the way of progress.
3. Christianity was the one true religion.

Question 3

What are some impacts of colonisation?

Answer 3

Discrimination
Disease
Disadvantage
Displacement
Decline in population
Struggle for survival
Loss of culture/identity/traditional ways of life
Loss of independence
Exploitation