What does the word "nationalism" mean?
The idea that people who share a language, traditions and culture should have the right to form an independant nation.
What does the word "colonialism" mean?
When countries take over areas in other countries to gain access to natural resources.
What is "imperialism"?
When a country wants to control another country/area economically, politically, and with force.
What country is this?
France
What resources did european countries want? Name at least two.
Cotton, gold, diamonds, coffee, cacao, tea, sugar, spices, rice
The era when Nationalism emerged
The 19th century (1800s)
The era when colonialism emerged
16th century (1500s)
When was imperialism at it's most intense?
Germany
What country in Africa did not get colonized?
Ethiopia
Nationalism can be ____ , the way it was for Italy and Germany.
unifying
Give examples of where the earliest colonies where established
Northern americas east coast
Central America
South America
At the heigth of imperialism, how much of the world was colonized?
c. 80%
What do you see on this map?

The British Empire
Name a consequence of Imperialism.
WW1
European borders in Africa still remain.
Economic struggles in old colonies.
Loss of culture and tradtions.
Nationalism can be _____ , the way it was for Austria-Hungary
dividing
What is this? 
The transatlantic trade
Give two examples of WHY imperialism could start.
The steamboat: Faster transport.
Machine guns: Military advantage.
Quinine: Medicine against malaria.
This country existed in 1880, what was it called?
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Austria-Hungary
What Asian country was an imperial force during this time period?
Japan
What was nationalism used for during the 19th and 20th century?
To strengthen the nations identity and the people's willingness to fight for their country.
How many slaves died on the passage from Africa to America?
C. 2 million
Give two reasons WHY European countries wanted to control other areas.
Economy: Need for raw materials (rubber, oil) and new markets.
Power: Race between great powers to prove themselves the most powerful.
Racism: The idea of the "white man's burden" – to civilize others.
Religion: Spread Christianity.
King Leopold took advantage of the native population in this country
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Congo
What was the Berlin Conference?
When European countries gathered to divide up Africa.