Definition:The conquering of foreign territories by powerful countries for natural resources and markets
Forms of Imperialism
● Colony– Ruled directly by a foreign power
●Protectorate– Controlled by foreign power
●Sphere of Influence- Foreign power gets exclusive rights
Africa Before Imperialism
●Over 1000 languages & groups
●Kept Europeans out for 400+ years
●Europeans & Americans believed it was their responsibility to:
●Spread Christianity
●Civilize & educate other nations
●End the slave trade