Imperialism

A policy in which a stronger nation seeks to dominate weaker countries poitically, socially, and economically.

Helped cause imperialism in the 1800s because it created a need for raw materials and markets

The belief that humans are in competition and only the strongest will survive. It helped justify imperialism in the 1800s

A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country that helped caused imperalism in the 1800s

British writer who wrote of "The White Man's Burden" and justified imperialism

Sudden wave of conquests in Africa by European powers in the 1880s and 1890s

Meeting (1884) at which Europeans agreed on rules for colonizing Africa

King of Belgium whose exploration of the interior of Africa sparked the Scramble for Africa and soon after he brutually conquered the Congo

fights against imperialism or foreign rule in Africa

Great Britain's "Jewel of the Crown" because it was their most important colony.

A company that controlled the political, social, and economic life in India for more than 200 years before the British government took direct control.

Rebellion against English rule by Indian troops known as sepoys due to harsh rule and rumour of pork and cow animal fat on gun cartridges.

New schools, railroads, postal system, new legal system and working to end customs that violate human rights

loss of local goods, cash crops lead to hunger, unequal treatment and discrimination, Western culture replaces Indian culture

Chinese goods that were higly demanded in Europe