Imperialism terms

2. idea that came from Charles Darwin’s theory of survival of the fittest supported the argument that European races were superior to all others and that the conquest and destruction of other cultures
5. KIng of belgium,hired Henry Stanley to explore the Congo River basin and arrange trade treaties with African leaders
6. the domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region.
7. an area where an outside power claimed exclusive investment or trading privileges
8. reas politically controlled by more powerful nations
10. Pride in ones country or nation,
13. goal to help and benefit groups of people
15. man who set out to map the course of the Nile and Congo Rivers
17. a racial segregation system
18. reconized Leopold’s claims to Congo and declared that a European power could not claim any part of Africa unless they had set up a government office there
19. sending officials from Europe to directly control the colony
21. idea that one’s ethnic group or culture is superior to others was a prevalent idea during this time period as well.
22. Belief that colinizers had the duty to spread the blessings of western civilization
23. war between england and the dutch over egypt sudan and south africa

1. sought to win people to Christianity
3. desires that cause imperialism
4. popular explorer-missionary who crisscrossed the African continent
9. the idea of looking down at others as if they are less able or like children.
11. leaving local rulers in place but forcing them to follow the advice of the European power
12. use of local rulers or chiefs who governed under the direction of the European power.
14. Britain, France, and Germany all set out to conquer territory in africa
16. began to modernize ethiopia
20. nation settled by freed U.S slaves