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Introduction To Imperialism

Introduction To Imperialism. World Domination that makes you feel good. What is imperialism? Political and/or economic domination of foreign lands. Europe had had empires since the 1500s. What caused the “new imperialism?”. Economic interests Nationalism Religion and humanitarianism

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Introduction To Imperialism

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  1. Introduction To Imperialism World Domination that makes you feel good.

  2. What is imperialism? • Political and/or economic domination of foreign lands

  3. Europe had had empires since the 1500s

  4. What caused the “new imperialism?” • Economic interests • Nationalism • Religion and humanitarianism • Social Darwinism

  5. However, Before 1870, Malaria And Harsh Terrain Kept Europeans Mostly Out Of Africa

  6. But The Industrial Revolution Changes That

  7. The 19th Century Race For African colonies

  8. In the 19th Century, The Largest Empire Is britain

  9. The Maxim Gun “Whatever happens, we have got The Maxim gun, and they have not.”

  10. The British Raj

  11. The Most Notorious Example Of Imperialism Is In The Belgian Congo

  12. The Congo is ruthlessly exploited for its rubber resources. • Why was rubber suddenly worth killing for?

  13. Leopold Rules The Congo As A Slave Colony

  14. Belgian rule is unspeakably brutal.

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