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The Imperialism and Colonization of Africa - Coggle Diagram
The Imperialism and Colonization of Africa
Context
During 1870 - 1900
Africa faced European imperialism
Diplomatic pressure
Military invasions
Agression
Eventual conquere
African societies put up various forms of resistance
In early twentieth centry much africa was colonized
Causes
Social
Send out poor citizen to new lands
Geostrategic
Countries conquered a country to impede the expansion of rival power
To ease the communication between different regions of the empire
Political
Wanted larger and powerful empires
National prestige to be the best and to have the largest empire
New rivalries
Ideological and scientific
The enthusiasm to discover new and unknown land
The belief of Europe superiority
The wish of evangelize non- christian populations
The will to expand the values and progress of western culture
Economic
Need for raw materials
Rubber from Central Africa
Wanted new markets for their products
Overseas investments
constructing railways , ports
Militar
The competition
Military advantage over rival
The navy was paramount
Waterways
Consequences
Political
Death
Discrimination
Nationalist movements
Borders dont make sense
Economic
Poverty
Lack of manufactoring industries
Cultural
Acucclturation
Afrontation between cultures