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Imperialism is the act of extending a country's power by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economical control of other areas.

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European nations were forced to acquire new colonies to achieve a balance with their neighbors and competitors.

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The Industrial Revolution created a demand for raw materials and new markets.

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European nations were constantly competing with each other, and wanted to demonstrate their power in the world.

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White Europeans believed they were the superior race and felt obligated to "civilize the heathen savages" they encountered.

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Competition was increased among European nations. Countries such as France, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands amassed land across continents. Eventually a meeting took place in Berlin, Germany to setup rules for the take over of Africa. At the Berlin conference the European imperial powers agreed to a set of rules colonizing Africa to avoid wars between nations.

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Tribes were no longer restricted to interact with those closer to them. The development of infrastructure made the large continent mot so small anymore. Railways and improved roads made the distance between villages smaller.

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During the age of Industrialization and Imperialism, Great Britain became the most powerful region in the world. Great Britain's naval and merchant fleets were the envy of the world. The Industrial Revolution made sure that Europe was stronger and more wealthy than the industrialized world.

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They found themselves in debt. They were taken out of the land and used abroad. Africa had no basis for a manufacturing economy or to be self-sustained in order to compete on that global stage as European colonialism.

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With imperialism European nations spread their influence across the globe. They brought European culture, language, religion, government and education systems to many different regions in the world. European nations, without a doubt, had more influence on the regions they conquered. However, the Europeans did acquire some of the cultural ideas from the conquered regions.

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European nations were constantly competing with each other, and wanted to demonstrate their power in the world.