New Imperialism and its Causes

The domination of one country over the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region.

A period of aggressive European expansion in the 1800s, driven by economic, political, military, and ideological factors.

A major motivation for Imperialism, driven by the Industrial Revolution's need for resources, new markets, and an outlet for growing populations.

A key influence on Imperialism, with nations desiring naval bases, strategic locations, and the prestige associated with a large empire.

A justification for Imperialism based on the belief that Western cultures and values were superior and had a duty to spread them to other nations.

A controversial justification for Imperialism rooted in the belief that Europeans were racially superior and had a right to conquer weaker races.

A key factor in Western Imperialism's success, as older civilizations in decline and other nations were weakened by factors like the slave trade.

A major reason behind Western Imperialism's success, with strong economies, well-organized governments, advanced technologies, and medical advancements.

Resistance encountered by Western Imperialists, with Africans and Asians fighting to resist colonial rule.

Direct control by European powers, with officials and soldiers governing the colonies.

A strong state in West Africa that traded with Europeans and Muslims, and controlled several smaller states.

The process where European powers competed to claim territory in Africa, leading to the colonization of almost the entire continent.

A meeting in 1884 where European powers divided Africa into colonies without any African input.

The leader of the Zulu nation who united various tribes through conquest.

Dutch settlers in South Africa who clashed with the Zulus.

The idea that Europeans had a duty to teach and guide 'uncivilized' people.

A British explorer-missionary who traveled throughout Africa, opposed the slave trade, and wrote about native cultures.

A British journalist who tracked down Dr.Livingstone in Tanzania, and is famous for the phrase 'Dr.Livingstone, I presume?'

The Belgian exploitation of the Congo, which used forced labor, and plundered natural resources like copper, rubber, and ivory.

The British conquest of South Africa, where British and Boers fought for control of gold and diamond resources.

A war fought between the British and Boers (Dutch settlers) in South Africa over control of gold and diamond resources.

The complete racial separation enforced in South Africa by the white government, which lasted until 1993.

Ethiopia was the only African nation to successfully resist European colonization.

The emergence of a new African elite who were educated in Western schools, embracing some aspects of Western culture while advocating for their own.