1. Egypt expected the opening of the Suez Canal to showcase the independence and power of the country. But the canal, although a success, had different consequences. What were they?
Because shipping companies saved time and money the canal shortcut, they could invest their resources in new technology (i.e. steamships). Great Britain benefited greatly because trade with Asia was more convenient. France also reaped benefits from the canal, but not at the same extent as Great Britain. The Suez Canal provided for British innovation and occupation of Egypt. Egypt, which paid for most of the construction and labor, was taken advantage of.
2. What were some of the political, economical and cultural motives of “New Imperialism”? Give specific examples.
The Europeans and Americans were inspired to colonize foreign lands because of three motives. The first, cultural, was manly driven with Christian incentives. The Europeans and Americans wanted to convert the heathens into Christians. They also thought it was their duty to introduce “civilized” behavior to the people. This included abolishing slavery, bringing modern medicine, education, hygiene, and monogamy to all of humanity. The Westerners believed that introducing …show more content…
Europe was much more technologically advanced than Africa, so they had the upper hand. They were perfecting the steamboat, so they could travel between places at a much faster speed. “Gunboats” were brought to different places for a safe and easy way to kill many coastal residences. New guns were being engineered to be faster and more accurate than every before. Smokeless gunpowder was also invited, which helped conceal the location of the shooter. The Africans were left with discarded old muskets and spears; they did not stand a change against the Europeans.
3. There were various ways of administrating the colonies to benefit the “home country”. Give some
Because shipping companies saved time and money the canal shortcut, they could invest their resources in new technology (i.e. steamships). Great Britain benefited greatly because trade with Asia was more convenient. France also reaped benefits from the canal, but not at the same extent as Great Britain. The Suez Canal provided for British innovation and occupation of Egypt. Egypt, which paid for most of the construction and labor, was taken advantage of.
2. What were some of the political, economical and cultural motives of “New Imperialism”? Give specific examples.
The Europeans and Americans were inspired to colonize foreign lands because of three motives. The first, cultural, was manly driven with Christian incentives. The Europeans and Americans wanted to convert the heathens into Christians. They also thought it was their duty to introduce “civilized” behavior to the people. This included abolishing slavery, bringing modern medicine, education, hygiene, and monogamy to all of humanity. The Westerners believed that introducing …show more content…
Europe was much more technologically advanced than Africa, so they had the upper hand. They were perfecting the steamboat, so they could travel between places at a much faster speed. “Gunboats” were brought to different places for a safe and easy way to kill many coastal residences. New guns were being engineered to be faster and more accurate than every before. Smokeless gunpowder was also invited, which helped conceal the location of the shooter. The Africans were left with discarded old muskets and spears; they did not stand a change against the Europeans.
3. There were various ways of administrating the colonies to benefit the “home country”. Give some