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The document outlines the causes, types, and consequences of imperialism, highlighting economic interests, political power, social Darwinism, and technological advancements as key drivers. It discusses various forms of imperialism, including colonial, economic, political, and cultural, and details the exploitation of resources, cultural changes, economic dependency, and resistance faced by colonized regions. Additionally, it covers major conflicts such as the Scramble for Africa, the Opium Wars, the Boxer Rebellion, and the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

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The document outlines the causes, types, and consequences of imperialism, highlighting economic interests, political power, social Darwinism, and technological advancements as key drivers. It discusses various forms of imperialism, including colonial, economic, political, and cultural, and details the exploitation of resources, cultural changes, economic dependency, and resistance faced by colonized regions. Additionally, it covers major conflicts such as the Scramble for Africa, the Opium Wars, the Boxer Rebellion, and the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

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IMPERIALISM: THE SHARING OF THE WORLD

Causes of Imperialism:

1. Economic Interests: European countries wanted to expand their markets,


get raw materials, and find new places to sell their products. They needed
more resources for their growing industries.
2. Political Power: Nations wanted to increase their power and influence by
controlling more land. Colonies were seen as a sign of strength.
3. Social Darwinism: Some believed that certain races were superior to others,
and that it was their duty to "civilize" people in other parts of the world.
4. Technological Advancements: Improved ships, weapons, and
communication made it easier for countries to conquer and control distant
territories.

Types of Imperialism:

1. Colonial Imperialism: A country directly controls another country by settling


its own people there and governing them.
2. Economic Imperialism: A country doesn't control the land, but has strong
control over the economy of a region. For example, they may control trade
and resources.
3. Political Imperialism: A country has control over the government of another
nation, often through influence or force, without necessarily settling there.
4. Cultural Imperialism: When a country tries to spread its culture, religion,
and values to another region.

Consequences of Imperialism:

1. Exploitation of Resources: Colonized regions were forced to give their


natural resources (like minerals, crops, and land) to European countries, often
without getting fair compensation.
2. Cultural Changes: The cultures of the colonized people were often replaced
or heavily influenced by European ideas, languages, and religion.
3. Economic Dependency: Many colonized countries became dependent on
European markets for their goods, making it hard for them to develop their
own economies.
4. Resistance and Rebellion: People in colonized regions often fought back
against foreign rule, leading to violence and conflict.

Main Conflicts of Imperialism:

1. The Scramble for Africa: European countries divided Africa among


themselves without considering the local tribes and cultures, leading to
borders that caused long-lasting problems.
2. The Opium Wars: Britain forced China to allow the trade of opium, leading to
two wars (1839-1842 and 1856-1860) and China's loss of control over parts of
its land.
3. The Boxer Rebellion (1899-1901): A Chinese uprising against foreign
influence and imperialism, which was crushed by foreign powers, leading to
more control over China.
4. Indian Rebellion of 1857: Also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, this was a major
revolt against British rule in India, which was unsuccessful but led to
significant changes in British control of India.

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