COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM
THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM 1870 1914
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weak economies
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absolutely no resistance on the part of Africans
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poorly organized governments
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powerful armies and navies
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Detailed explanation-1: -Europeans possessed more advanced military technology.
Detailed explanation-2: -Imperialism benefited developing nations from the positive aspects of technological advancements, economic gain, and political power. European imperialism played a significant role of the evolution of transportation, military, and communication technologies.
Detailed explanation-3: -Motives for European Imperialism. The three main motivators of European imperialism were economic growth, rivalry between nations, and moral superiority.
Detailed explanation-4: -Imperialism offered any country a chance to make more money with access to raw materials and new markets. Controlling territory in another part of the world could keep strong countries strong by discouraging enemies with a global military presence.