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 ** IMPERIALISM ** __Definition:__ **Imperialism is when a country takes over another country either politically, culturally, or economically. ** __ Causes for Imperialism in Africa __  __European Reason for Justification__ "I contend that we are the first race in the world and that the more of the world we inhabit the better it is for the human race. I contend that every acre added to our territory provides for the birth of more of the English race, who otherwise would not be brought into existence....I believe it to be my duty to God, my Queen and my country to paint the whole map of Africa red, red from the Cape to Cairo. That is my creed, my dream and my mission." -Cecil Rhodes
 * **Europe would have access to more natural resources in Africa.**
 * **Europe would gain more money because of new consumers in Africa.**
 * **Some countries in Europe wanted to spread Christianity.**
 * **Some countries did it to feel racially superior.**
 * **Some countries took control of land to stop their rivals from expanding.**
 * **More ports and bases were needed to carry natural resources.**
 * **The economy and government of their country would be much better.**
 * **Some English people felt that it was their duty to spread their race.**

__Consequences of Imperialism and the Effects Today__  <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; text-align: center;">
 * <span style="font-size: 130%; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">New technology and medicine was introduced into Africa
 * <span style="font-size: 130%; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Africans were treated poorly by the Europeans, and slaves were sent to Asia.
 * <span style="font-size: 130%; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Cultures were taken away.
 * <span style="font-size: 130%; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Terrorism and racism are the lasting effects of imperialism today.<span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; text-align: center;">

photo retrieved April 7, 2009.

<span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Works Cited Ellis, Elisabeth G. "The New Imperialism." __World History: The Modern Era__. Boston: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2007. 388-415. Picture- []