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Imperialism Carmina Casas, Vicente Dorador, Rebeca Lopez- Yañez, Yazet Soto, Greta Stenner
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ImperialismCarmina Casas, Vicente Dorador, Rebeca Lopez-Yañez,
Yazet Soto, Greta Stenner
What is imperialism?As defined by the Dictionary
Of Human Geography is an “unequal human and
territorial relationship.”
It is a kind of “empire” based on ideas of superiority and
practices of dominance using authority.
The act of a country establishing on a territory or
another country that is weaker and is not able to
defend or refuse to be colonized.
Who participated?
- Belgium- France- German Empire- Great Britain- Italy- Netherlands- Spain- Portugal- United States
When did it start?It started in the mid 19th century, around 1850.
Where did it start?
- It started in Europe, then Europeans took it to Africa.
How?
- Stronger countries dominated the political, economic, and social of the weaker countries
- Imperialism was justified by Europeans by saying that distant lands and their peoples’ should be subjugated and that the empire had the duty to rule less advanced people.
- Industrialization led to imperialism.- It widened the gap between industrialized and non industrialized.- Steady supply of natural resources.- Ruined less developed countries.- Developing countries meant a new market
Resources used to take over
- Steamboats- Rapid-firing rifles
- Machine guns- Railroads
- Telegraph cables
Why?To rule other countries and have more natural resources!
To spread Religion
To explore new lands
To use labour from other countries
To civilize other races
To have more territory
