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NEW IMPERIALISM: One area or country controls another’s P.E.R.S.I.A.

Following unification of Germany and Italy, Industrial Powers (England, Germany, France) began to acquire new territory.

WHY?1. Economics (Acquire Resources for industry)

2. Military3. Nationalism4. White Man’s Burden. “For their own

good”

Take up the White Man's burden--Send forth the best ye breed--

Go bind your sons to exileTo serve your captives' need;

To wait in heavy harness,On fluttered folk and wild--

Your new-caught, sullen peoples,

Half-devil and half-child.

The Jungle Book, “I want to be like you” Riki Tiki Tavi

SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA (1870)

Berlin Conference**

King Leopold (Belgium) sends a mission to imperialize The Congo. Sets off a “scramble”

NO regard for African boundaries or culture. Leads to problems in 20th century.

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Which two African States remained Free?

Scramble for AfricaBerlin Conference

Colossus of Rhodes Cecil Rhodes, founderOf DeBeers Diamonds

England dominates the world in Imperialism.

THE SUN NEVER SETS ON THE BRITISH EMPIRE

NATIONALISM