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Countries in Europe wanted to keep strengthening the economy.

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Countries in Europe needed a way to keep its citizens employed.

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Although by the second half of the 19th century Europe had already industrialized and had experienced economic growth, ultimately, at the turn of the century, European countries had begun colonizing African territory due to a desire to keep strengthening the economy, keeping its citizens employed and fed, and because of a widely held belief that the Europeans were the superior race.

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Europeans believed that they were the superior race.

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Prince Leopold, heir to the throne of Belgium, in a conversation in 1861, states, "...colonies are useful, that they play a great part in that which makes up the power and prosperity of states..."

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Prince Leopold, heir to the throne of Belgium, in a conversation in 1861, states, "...colonies are useful, that they play a great part in that which makes up the power and prosperity of states..."

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Belgium wanted establish their position in Europe as a strong, unified nation, capable of imperialism. Prince Leopold knew that establishing colonies in countries in Africa would lead to economic gain and strength.

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In a speech from 1888, British industrialist Joseph Chamberlain describes how the British Isles could not survive without its colonies.

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In a speech from 1888, British industrialist Joseph Chamberlain describes how the British Isles could not survive without its colonies.

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Chamberlain states that half of the population would be starved, as many of their citizens were already unemployed. The colonies allowed for people to become employed through trade and the market system.

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By the mid-nineteenth century, industrialization had successfully boosted the economies of many European nations. The rise in nationalism also contributed to the successes of many nations in the end of internal divisions within countries. However, in an attempt to gain more economically, countries would begin to colonize countries in Africa to gain more resource, capital, and employment among its citizens.

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In a speech made in 1910 by the governor general of French Equatorial Africa, Martial Henri Merlin described their "right" to invade other countries.

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In a speech made in 1910 by the governor general of French Equatorial Africa, Martial Henri Merlin described their "right" to invade other countries.

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Calling Africans "backward peoples", those like Merlin believed that the Africans were an inferior race because of their inability to develop the wealth of their land.

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Prince Leopold believed that colonization would bring Belgium a reputable name and would allow for economic gain and strength. Joseph Chamberlain knew that the British Isles could not survive without the African colonies because of how it supplied many with jobs. Martial Henri Merlin believed that the "duty" of the Europeans was to modernize these African nations because they were viewed as inferior. The European acquisition of the African colonies happened because of a desire to gain more economically, the need for more jobs, and the entitlement Europeans felt over "inferior" African colonies. It is understandable to say that the African acquisition was a horrible event in which many nations were uprooted from their natural way of life. However, the colonization of these territories helped the middle and lower classes of Europe, and also brought about the modernization of Africa. It is reasonable to say that while African colonization had its pros and cons, ultimately, it had beneficial long-term effects on both sides.

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British prime minister, Benjamin Disraeli, in a speech to the House of Commons in 1876, said, "I have always and do now recommend it to the country as a political transaction, and one which I believe is calculated to strengthen the empire."

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British prime minister, Benjamin Disraeli, in a speech to the House of Commons in 1876, said, "I have always and do now recommend it to the country as a political transaction, and one which I believe is calculated to strengthen the empire."

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Disraeli said this regarding the Suez Canal, which connected the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. Britain knew that the Suez Canal would give them an advantage in Africa, especially through trade.

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In the Resolution of the German Social Democratic Party Congress of 1900, it states that, "World and colonial policy is pursued for the purpose of capitalist exploitation and for displaying military force..."

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In the Resolution of the German Social Democratic Party Congress of 1900, it states that, "World and colonial policy is pursued for the purpose of capitalist exploitation and for displaying military force..."

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They want to reject the capitalist system and replace it with socialism, in hopes of reducing capital from the bourgeoisie and opening new markets to all, which would allow more opportunity for employment.

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Governor general Martial Henri Merlin also describes their "duty towards these peoples" in his 1910 speech.

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Governor general Martial Henri Merlin also describes their "duty towards these peoples" in his 1910 speech.

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He believes his duty, and the duty of the French people, is to correct these territories, by means of modernizing these nations with industrialization, global markets, and an income of wealth.

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British politician and foreign secretary, Archibald Philip Primrose, in a letter to the London times in 1900 argues how colonization would help Britain lead the modern world.

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British politician and foreign secretary, Archibald Philip Primrose, in a letter to the London times in 1900 argues how colonization would help Britain lead the modern world.

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He argues that "survival of the fittest" applies even to the conditions of the world. He, among other people from Britain, believed that colonization would help propel them ahead of everyone in the imperial race for power.

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In an 1888 speech made by Joseph Chamberlain, a British industrialist, politician, and reformer, he explained that their colonies were dependent on the British Isles for protection and trade.

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In an 1888 speech made by Joseph Chamberlain, a British industrialist, politician, and reformer, he explained that their colonies were dependent on the British Isles for protection and trade.

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Chamberlain argues that it was the African colonies that were dependent on the British, but it was actually the other way around. Because of the Industrial Revolution, jobs were becoming limited and social classes were becoming more and more distinguishable from each other. The opening of new markets abroad allowed for new jobs to be created.

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Social Darwinism became a popular ideology colonists would use to justify imperialism.

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Social Darwinism became a popular ideology colonists would use to justify imperialism.

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A belief in "survival of the fittest" when it comes to civilizations and economies, colonists believed that it was by "natural selection" that the Europeans were superior, especially in how Europe was more modernized.