Europeans believed that they had a duty to civilize the uncivilized is a ____ motive of imperialism.

The following is from French imperialists, Jules Ferry. What 2 motives of imperialism are expressed in the excerpt?

"I repeat, that the superior races have a right because they have a duty. They have the duty to civilize the inferior races . . . . In the history of earlier centuries these duties, gentlemen, have often been misunderstood; and certainly when the Spanish soldiers and explorers introduced slavery into Central America, they did not fulfill their duty as men of a higher race . . . . But, in our time, I maintain that European nations acquit themselves with generosity, with grandeur, and with sincerity of this superior civilizing duty. I say that French colonial policy, the policy of colonial expansion, the policy that has taken us under the Empire [the Second Empire of Napoleon III], to Saigon, to Indochina [Vietnam], that has led us to Tunisia, to Madagascar—I say that this policy of colonial expansion was inspired by. . . the fact that a navy such as ours cannot do without safe harbors, defenses, supply centers on the high seas . . . . Are you unaware of this? Look at a map of the world."

Which of the following was not an economic motive for imperialism

How does industrialization relate to imperialism?

Which European leaders convened the Berlin Conference in 1884?

What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference?

Crops that are grown for profit, such as peanuts, palm oil, cocoa and rubber, are called

Which country controlled most of Africa (had the largest % of land)?

Which 2 areas of Africa remained independent during this colonial period?

Which of the following was not an advantage that the Europeans had over the Africans in regards to imperialism in Africa?

Some Europeans believed that their industrial progress and wealth (being fit) allowed them to take advantage of those areas of the world not industrialized or civilized (the unfit). This concept is called

Which motive of imperialism is evident in this cartoon?

What aspect of "new imperialism" is depicted in this image?

Raymond Aron author of The Century of Total War

"None of the colonial undertakings was motivated by the quest for capitalist profits; they all originated in political ambitions . . . the nations’ will to power . . . glory or national greatness." Question: What does this author say was the cause for imperialism?

William L. Langer, author of The Diplomacy of Imperialism, suggested the following as a reason for imperialism.

"But the economic side . . . must not be allowed to obscure [hide] the other factors. Psychologically speaking . . . evolutionary teaching [about the “survival of the fittest”] was perhaps most crucial. It not only justified competition and struggle but introduced an element of ruthlessness. Question: According to Langer, what was the reason for the new imperialism?

What were some of the internal factors that contributed to imperialism in Africa?