IMPERIALISM
Imperialism is the domination by one country of the political, economic,
or cultural life of another country or region in order to increase its own
wealth and power.
Imperialism during the period following the Age of
Exploration, when European countries acquired colonies to support mercantilism,
can be called "old imperialism."
In the nineteenth century, a new era of
imperialism began, this time spurred on by the Industrial Revolution.
Some reasons for imperialism were political, economic, and social.
These
are some political reasons.
Feelings of nationalism itensified throughout
Europe during the nineteenth century.
Nationalism in the extreme promotes the
idea of national superiority.
Industrialized countries therefore felt they had
the right to take control of weaker areas.
Countries also tried to increase
their power through the control of more land and people.
Economic causes also led to imperialism.
As a result of the Industrial
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- Fall '08
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