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Causes and Effects of European Imperialism

Explore the causes and effects of European imperialism, including the desire for raw materials and new markets, nationalism, military motives, and the negative views towards non-Europeans. Discover how European imperialism led to the exploitation of colonial peoples, the spread of European culture, and the construction of infrastructure in colonies.

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Causes and Effects of European Imperialism

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  1. October 23, 2019 Global II History Agenda: DO NOW: Term Matching NOTES #13: What were the causes and effects of European imperialism? CLASS ASSIGNMENT: “The New Imperialism”

  2. What were the causes and effects of European imperialism? Notes #13

  3. Imperialism involves a stronger nation conquering a weaker nation, turning it into a colony, and controlling its economy.

  4. During the 1800s, a major cause of imperialism for many European nations was their desire for raw materials and new markets.

  5. Other causes included feelings of nationalism and military motives.

  6. During this period of imperialism, Europeans had negative views about non-Europeans and their ways of life.

  7. Europeans believed in the “White Man‘s Burden”, which stated that Europeans had a duty to improve the lives of colonial peoples. Rudyard Kipling; author of “The White Man’s Burden”

  8. As a result, the effects of European imperialism included: the exploitation of colonial peoples and their lands, . . .

  9. . . . the spread of European culture to colonial lands, . . .

  10. . . . and the construction of railroads and other improvements (such as roads and bridges) in colonies.

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