1. In what ways did the Industrial Revolution shape the character of 19thcentury European imperialism?
With the rise of the Industrial Revolution, European powers found profit in foreign markets. This meant finding raw materials and agricultural products in other parts of the world. By selling the newly created products made from the materials of the natural resources of the other areas of the world Imperialist believed this would stop the problems in their homeland. It gave rise to many jobs to the growing population which therefore created a class fully employed and in hopes of stopping issues between the different classes.
4. In what different ways was colonial rule established in various parts of Africa and Asia?
European nationalism was the main motivator for them justifying their involvement in other areas scouting for resources. Africa, one of the many areas taken for their natural resources, was a ground for a race to the finish of who could colonize the nations. Europeans also looked down on the various parts of Africa and Asia from their superiority complex.
3. What contributed to changing European views of Asians and Africans in the 19thcentury?
It started with "they" were heathens and "we" were Christians but the effect of Social Darwinism was a major factor. This states human groups and races are subject to the same laws of natural selection. This along with war made aggression towards African and Asia more common as they felt they were less civilized. Many people thought it was their duty to “civilize the weak races”.
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