The Scramble for Africa - Causes and Consequences

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Imperialism

Control of one country over another's territory.

Berlin Conference

1884-85 meeting to divide Africa among powers.

Scramble for Africa

Rapid colonization of Africa by European nations.

Economic Interests

Motivation for profit and resource acquisition.

Cultural Missions

Efforts to spread cultural values and beliefs.

National Rivalries

Competition among nations for global dominance.

King Leopold II

Belgian king known for exploiting Congo resources.

Positive Effects of Imperialism

Development of infrastructure and education in colonies.

Negative Effects of Imperialism

Loss of land and undermining of native cultures.

Forced Labor

Coerced work imposed on indigenous populations.

Genocide

Deliberate extermination of a racial or cultural group.

19th-century Nationalism

Belief in national superiority fueling imperialism.

Compulsory Education

Mandatory schooling promoting pro-imperialist sentiments.

Printing Press Publications

Media shaping public opinion on imperialism.

Popular Literature

Fiction glorifying imperialism and colonial endeavors.

Moral Responsibility

Justification of imperialism as a civilizing mission.

Mission Civilisatrice

French mission to spread culture and religion.

Scientific Racism

Use of pseudoscience to justify racial superiority.

Nationalism in Germany

Unity through expansion and promotion of German power.

Anti-Imperialist Literature

Critiques of imperialism highlighting its moral issues.

J.A. Hobson

Critic of imperialism as capitalist greed.

Joseph Conrad

Author questioning imperialism's moral foundations.

Kaiser Wilhelm II

German leader advocating for naval expansion.

Cultural Influence

Spread of cultural values through media and art.