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Imperialism in Africa Powerpoint Templates Page 1 • Imperialism: policy of extending a country's power and influence – Takeover of a country/territory by a stronger country – The goal was to dominate the economic, cultural and political Powerpoint Templates Page 2 Motives for Imperialism • Economic: – – – – Industrial Revolution Provided access to Raw Materials Need for New Markets Growing Population Powerpoint Templates Page 3 Motives for Imperialism • Political: • Military advantages •Nationalism •Expand Influence, Power, and increase Prestige Powerpoint Templates Page 4 Motives for Imperialism • Cultural: – Social Darwinism • theory that individuals or groups achieve advantage over others as the result of genetic or biological superiority – “The White Man’s Burden” • Western culture had an obligation to help those in need, whether the wanted it or not Powerpoint Templates Page 5 Industrial Revolution Markets for Finished Goods Source for Raw Materials European Nationalism Missionary Activity European Motives For Colonization Military & Naval Bases Social Darwinism Places to Dump Unwanted/ Excess Popul. European Racism “White Man’s Burden” Humanitarian Reasons Soc. & Eco. Opportunities Powerpoint Templates Page 6 Scramble for Africa • 1870: European control 10% – David Livingstone – Henry Stanley – King Leopold II of Belgium • The Congo established as private colony • Ignites “Scramble for Africa” Powerpoint Templates Page 7 Powerpoint Templates Page 8 Powerpoint Templates Page 9 Powerpoint Templates Page 10 Powerpoint Templates Page 11 • Berlin Conference (1884-1885) – Agree on how to divide Africa – Only Liberia & Ethiopia remain independent Powerpoint Templates Page 12