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What is the definition of colonialism?
What is the definition of colonialism?
What is the relationship between colonialism and imperialism?
What is the relationship between colonialism and imperialism?
When did colonialism grow in scope?
When did colonialism grow in scope?
What does the term 'legitimate commerce' refer to?
What does the term 'legitimate commerce' refer to?
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What did the era of 'legitimate' trade shift the relationship between Africa and Europe from?
What did the era of 'legitimate' trade shift the relationship between Africa and Europe from?
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What was one of the main economic reasons for European colonization of Africa?
What was one of the main economic reasons for European colonization of Africa?
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Which major world powers were competing for power and prestige in Africa during colonization?
Which major world powers were competing for power and prestige in Africa during colonization?
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What was the rationale for intervention or colonization of non-western peoples like Africa based on the civilizing mission?
What was the rationale for intervention or colonization of non-western peoples like Africa based on the civilizing mission?
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What concept is closely related to the civilizing mission and suggests the idea of responsibility for 'civilizing' non-western peoples?
What concept is closely related to the civilizing mission and suggests the idea of responsibility for 'civilizing' non-western peoples?
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Which of the following was a major economic reason for European colonization of Africa?
Which of the following was a major economic reason for European colonization of Africa?
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What was the clear implication of the civilizing mission on the perception of Africans and Europeans?
What was the clear implication of the civilizing mission on the perception of Africans and Europeans?
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What concept is closely related to the civilizing mission and suggests the idea of responsibility for 'civilizing' non-western peoples?
What concept is closely related to the civilizing mission and suggests the idea of responsibility for 'civilizing' non-western peoples?
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What was the clear implication of the civilizing mission on the perception of Africans and Europeans?
What was the clear implication of the civilizing mission on the perception of Africans and Europeans?
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When did colonialism grow in scope?
When did colonialism grow in scope?
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What did the era of 'legitimate' trade shift the relationship between Europe and Africa from?
What did the era of 'legitimate' trade shift the relationship between Europe and Africa from?
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Study Notes
Colonialism and Imperialism
- Colonialism is a practice of domination, which involves the subjugation of one people to another
- Colonialism is closely related to imperialism, as imperialism is a policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization
The Growth of Colonialism
- Colonialism grew in scope during the 19th century, particularly during the Scramble for Africa (1881-1914)
Legitimate Commerce
- The term 'legitimate commerce' refers to the shift from the slave trade to the trade of legitimate goods such as palm oil, rubber, and cotton
The Era of Legitimate Trade
- The era of 'legitimate' trade shifted the relationship between Africa and Europe from one of exploitation and oppression to one of economic interdependence
Economic Reasons for Colonization
- One of the main economic reasons for European colonization of Africa was the desire to access natural resources, such as minerals, and to establish new markets for their manufactured goods
Competing World Powers
- Major world powers, including Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Portugal, were competing for power and prestige in Africa during colonization
The Civilizing Mission
- The rationale for intervention or colonization of non-western peoples like Africa was based on the civilizing mission, which posited that Europeans had a duty to 'civilize' non-western peoples
- The civilizing mission was closely related to the concept of the 'white man's burden', which suggests the idea of responsibility for 'civilizing' non-western peoples
Implications of the Civilizing Mission
- The clear implication of the civilizing mission on the perception of Africans and Europeans was that Africans were seen as inferior and in need of European guidance, while Europeans were seen as superior and civilized
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Test your knowledge of colonialism and imperialism with this quiz. Learn about the historical practice of one country dominating and exploiting another, and the policy of using power and influence to rule over other nations or people.
