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Forces That Accelerated New Imperialism in the 19th Century - Coggle…
Forces That Accelerated New Imperialism in the 19th Century
Economic Forces
Shrinking of Markets
The Long depression in the late 20th century
Capital Surplus in need of markets
Social Forces
Racial Hierarchy
Social Darwinism
"Survival of the fittest"
Moral Duty to bring European culture to the rest of the world
"White mans Burden"
"civilizing mission"
Strategic and Military forces
Motivation from European politics as well as economic forces
Competitive Spirit
The need to keep ahead of rivals
Emergence of new powers
Germany, Italy, Japan, USA
Individuals on the ground
Missionaries, Soldiers and Explorers
Benefits of civilization and religion should be established
Establishing order in chaos
Men with the mission
pursued parts of Africa that hadn't been opened up
making deals with local rulers
misinterpreting or ignoring government orders