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Imperialism originates from the Latin word "imperium", which means supreme power. But what is imperialism? Imperialism means "a policy of
sending a country's power and influence through force." In the late 19th century, European imperialism in Africa was fueled by competition
between countries. The driving force behind European imperialism in Africa was national competition because of cultural attitudes, the need to
build up and maintain a good reputation, and economic reasons.
Cultural attitudes greatly fueled national competition. For example, Rudyard Kipling's poem "The White Man's Burden" showed the superiority
of the white Europeans towards the Africans (Document F: Rudyard Kipling, "The White Man's Burden," 1899). This superiority shown
illustrates the need Europeans felt to help the Africans and improve their conditions. Also, John Ruskin mentioned in a lecture that England need
to teach their future African colonists (Document B: John Ruskin, lecture at Oxford University, February 8, 1870). This shows that the Europeans
believed that colonization could be a way to educate the Africans, thus imperialism. These cultural attitudes were the roots of...show more content...
Freidrich Fabri from Germany wrote that establishing colonies would not only build up, but also maintain a good reputation for the country
(Document B: Freidrich Fabri, Does Germany Need Colonies? 1879). A good reputation would not only increase a country's recognition as a
world power, but also improve their political power. This urge for a good reputation is also seen in maps from the late 19th century (Document A:
"Partition of Africa," 1884–85). The map shows Africa split into many European colonies. The map also shows a tension between countries,
which can be understood from Fabri's words. This tension is for a good reputation, and this tension is what will lead to national
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Dbq Essay On Imperialism

  • 1. Dbq Essay On Imperialism Imperialism originates from the Latin word "imperium", which means supreme power. But what is imperialism? Imperialism means "a policy of sending a country's power and influence through force." In the late 19th century, European imperialism in Africa was fueled by competition between countries. The driving force behind European imperialism in Africa was national competition because of cultural attitudes, the need to build up and maintain a good reputation, and economic reasons. Cultural attitudes greatly fueled national competition. For example, Rudyard Kipling's poem "The White Man's Burden" showed the superiority of the white Europeans towards the Africans (Document F: Rudyard Kipling, "The White Man's Burden," 1899). This superiority shown illustrates the need Europeans felt to help the Africans and improve their conditions. Also, John Ruskin mentioned in a lecture that England need to teach their future African colonists (Document B: John Ruskin, lecture at Oxford University, February 8, 1870). This shows that the Europeans believed that colonization could be a way to educate the Africans, thus imperialism. These cultural attitudes were the roots of...show more content... Freidrich Fabri from Germany wrote that establishing colonies would not only build up, but also maintain a good reputation for the country (Document B: Freidrich Fabri, Does Germany Need Colonies? 1879). A good reputation would not only increase a country's recognition as a world power, but also improve their political power. This urge for a good reputation is also seen in maps from the late 19th century (Document A: "Partition of Africa," 1884–85). The map shows Africa split into many European colonies. The map also shows a tension between countries, which can be understood from Fabri's words. This tension is for a good reputation, and this tension is what will lead to national Get more content on HelpWriting.net