Imperialism is when a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries socially, politically, and economically. Before imperialism Africa was free , not under the control of anyone. Africa was a source of raw materials and could be used as a market for industrial products. Europe , needing these materials to fuel the industrial revolution, imperialized africa. Europe's technological advancements allowed them to bypass any of the diseases in Africa or natural terrain. European nations met at the berlin conference to lay down the rules for the division of Africa. The only country to remain independent as ethiopia. As the european nations took over the began to implement their way of life on the people of Africa. The “ White man's burden” as
