Imperialism in Africa The "Scramble for Africa" was the invasion, occupation, and colonization of African territory by European powers during the period of New Imperialism, between 1881 and 1914. The Industrial revolution was a sizable factor, but not the only factor of nineteenth century imperialism in Africa. The significant effect of the Industrial revolution was on the economy, however the three biggest causes of imperialism were: economics, cultural, and technological advancements. Europeans wanted to correct “backwards” countries, which were countries where people of color lived, such as Africa. The natural resources found in Africa gave economic advantages and being the first to capture Africa gave an advance on the cultural spectrum. Advancements in technology were needed in order to take over African tribes.
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Today, a lot of material goods are seen as necessities as they were in the nineteenth century. “European life required material goods many of which only tropical regions could supply” (Doc C). These material necessities were actually luxuries, but gave an acceptable reason to colonize Africa. From 1873 to 1896 Europe experienced a great depression. The need for new markets was on the horizon and Africa was in their line of sight. It was believed that a “vast export” could fix the overproduction of the Great Depression (Doc O). Overproduction was a simple mistake to make because in the Industrial Revolution, everyone, even children, were forced to work unreasonable hours and make a surplus of goods. The most grand reason for imperialism in Africa was the money invested in backwards countries have a higher return rate than investing
Today, a lot of material goods are seen as necessities as they were in the nineteenth century. “European life required material goods many of which only tropical regions could supply” (Doc C). These material necessities were actually luxuries, but gave an acceptable reason to colonize Africa. From 1873 to 1896 Europe experienced a great depression. The need for new markets was on the horizon and Africa was in their line of sight. It was believed that a “vast export” could fix the overproduction of the Great Depression (Doc O). Overproduction was a simple mistake to make because in the Industrial Revolution, everyone, even children, were forced to work unreasonable hours and make a surplus of goods. The most grand reason for imperialism in Africa was the money invested in backwards countries have a higher return rate than investing