European nations wanted more of this in order to fuel production.
Resources
This motive for imperialism was based on the desire to acquire colonies since colonies meant wealth and wealth meant power.
Political Power
Maxim Gun
Goal of the Berlin Conference
Lay down rules for dividing up Africa
Positive effect of colonial rule that led to the reduction in local this.
Warfare
European nations competed for this in order to sell their goods.
Markets
This motive for imperialism was based on the belief that European nations were better than other people.
European Racism
Railroads and Steamships
Result of the Berlin Conference
Any European country could claim land in Africa by informing other nations of their intent and how they would maintain control.
Sanitation
The two countries that were the main targets for European expansion.
Asia and Africa
This motive for imperialism was based upon the need to Christianize and "civilize" native people.
Missionary Impulse
Europeans had an advantage with the cure for this disease.
Malaria
Goal of Indirect Colonial Control
Train local leaders to govern itself
Two institutions created due to European colonial rule.
Hospitals and schools
Takeover with intent of dominating political, economic, and social life.
Imperialism
This motive for imperialism was the increasing sense of national pride and greatness.
Nationalism
Internal factors that allowed for easy European imperialism was diversity within countries, including a variety of these.
Cultures and Languages
Goal of Direct Colonial Control
Assimilate native people
The negative effects of colonial rule are many with lost land, lost independence, identity problems, political divisions, and the introduction of this.
New diseases
"Survival of the fittest" concept that led European nations towards imperialistic ideals.
Social Darwinism
This motive for imperialism was due to the search for new markets and materials to improve their economy.
Economic Competition
Countries had lower levels of this which allowed for easier European imperialistic expansion.
Technology
People brought in to rule under Direct Colonial Control
Foreign Officials
Three other countries taken over by imperialist powers.
Ottoman Empire, India, Southeast Asia