Introduction

 Introduction

This chapter is about imperialism. It describes the western expansion into Africa and Asia. Many European countries, especially Britain, moved int these "uncivilized" countries for mostly economic necessities, including the need for raw materials, cheap labor, and a larger market for goods. The Europeans felt entitled to these lands because they felt it was their duty to civilize and Christianize the natives.

Unit Objectives

My main objective for this unit is to learn about how and why European nations conquered a large amount of the "uncivilized" people of Africa and Asia and how that impacted the world during this time period. I also plan to learn and understand the differences between early and late imperialism and the reaction of Asian and African natives to western imperialism. 

 Essential Question

Question: What inspired the western imperialism of this time period why did European nations feel entitled to colonize Africa and Asian areas?

Answer: The industrial Revolution led to a huge gap between the rich and poor areas of the world. It also led to many nations needing places to get raw materials and new markets for their goods. They desired political and economic expansion. Plus, advanced European nations felt it was their duty to "civilize" and Christianize the natives of other continents. It was "The White Man's Burden"\ and thus, they felt entitled by God to colonize Africa and Asia.