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European Imperialism

Imperialism is the domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region. England had many causes for imperialism in the 19th century. One cause was the Industrial Revolution. This created needs and desires, they needed natural resources, and they also hoped for new consumers to sell their products to. Another cause was political or military. Steam powered ships and navy vessels needed bases around the globe to take supplies. England especially needed ports around the world in places such as africa and asia because they had the largest navy. They claimed that colonies were needed for national security. How They Forced Their Rule

while other countries such as france used a form of rule called direct rule England used indirect rule. To govern their colonies they used sultans, chiefs, and other leaders. They encouraged children to enroll in their schools to futhar promote their rule.