European Imperialism in the Nineteenth Century

Imperialism is the extension of a nation's power over other lands.

'New imperialism' aimed for complete control of territories, while 'old imperialism' was content with trading posts and occasional missionary work.

European capitalist states needed markets and raw materials like rubber, oil, and tin.

<p>Nations sought to gain an advantage over rivals, leading to aggressive colonization efforts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social Darwinists believed that only the fittest nations would succeed, justifying imperialist expansion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They believed that Europeans had a moral responsibility to civilize 'primitive' people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bringing the Christian message to colonies and spreading Western democracy and capitalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Burma (modern Myanmar)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>British Trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A political unit that depends on another government for its protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1883</p> Signup and view all the answers