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Context of European Imperialism

• Western European states during the previous period began to build maritime empires.

  • Focus on dominating the Indian Ocean trade routes.

  • Colonization efforts heavily targeted the Americas.

Enlightenment Ideals vs. Imperialism

• Heightened awareness about the Enlightenment ideals:

  • Concepts of liberty and self-governance.

  • Contradictions between European domination and Enlightenment values.

• Despite potential conflicts with core ideas, imperial powers continued their expansion.

New Wave of Imperialism

• Transition into a new phase characterized by renewed imperialistic ambitions:

  • Motivations Behind New Imperialism:

    • God: Religious fervor and missionary zeal to spread Christianity.

    • Gold: Economic gain through resource extraction and exploitation.

    • Glory: National prestige and competition among European powers.

  • Introduction of nuanced motivations influenced by the Industrial Revolution.

Four Major Ideologies Arising from the Industrial Revolution

• Not explicitly mentioned, but implied they will be explored further in the discussion.