History Notes

HISTORY EXAM DECEMBER '10

Imperialism / Colonialism 

Imperialism and beginnings of decolonization 

What is Imperialism? 

• Imperialism means that a stronger power (like an Empire) tries to dominate a weaker one by taking over the land. 
• One Empire tries to consume smaller ones, often in a race against other powerful nations. 
• Want for domination
• New Imperialism also started due to economical and political reasons.
• These included natural resources, popular press, demand for raw material.

 Changes in Africa

• Egypt and Tunis stay mostly the same area, no big shift in borders.
• However, Algeria expands vastly - France now rules 1/3rd of the whole continent.
• Spain and Italy also get into Africa
• Britain gains many colonies - in race with France and Germany.
• Ottomans disappear from Africa
• Abyssinia is the only independent state left.

What caused New Imperialism?

1.   ECONOMIC INTERESTS - Africa is rich in raw materials like…