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Definition: (everyone can contribute to this - should include answers to Who? What? When? Where? How?)
Who: Mostly great powers in Europe. Ex. Great Britain, France and other countries with powerful monarchs such as Germany, Italy, and Spain that sought to find new land to expand there empires and colonize new lands, They were mostly looking for wealth, resources and power. They also were trying to spread their religion, and faith, in order to make people assimilate, and allow the mother country a larger chance to under go a growth in the population. They were able to colonize so many regions because of their military power, germs they carried along, technologies, efficiency in communication and their worldview. Most benefits were only made to them giving them more wealth and power.

What: The extension of a countries power and influence. Also an association between people that intentionally benefits one people over another. It begins to assimilate cultures religions and values to their own. An example is the powerful countries in Europe extending their influence over Aboriginal peoples in North America. Europeans were motived by god, glory, and gold. They felt it was their duty to spread Christianity, they wanted fame for themselves, and also wanted riches and wealth. Later, Europe became more motivated by economy, as they were interested in trade and wanted more resources, and also competion between European powers. Also, the extension of a countries power and influence capabilities, effects the economic, political and social aspects of other countries that were being overrun/taken over by these monarchy "powerhouses".

When: The age of imperialism was 1850-1914 (19th - 20th century). Imperialism started in Noth America when Christopher started his expidition in 1492. Imperialism started as early as 1600's with companies like the East Indian trading company spanning out as far as India around 1614.

Where: Imperialism was started by the mother countries, also known as the powerful and wealthy European monarchs. Imperialism took place all over the world but had a great impact in Africa, South America, and Asia. American imperialism came later and spread to Puerto Rico, the Pacific, and Panama.

How: It commenced by power hungry countries thirsting for land and resources to expand their empires for wealth and power. Many countries like Britian did so through the amount of power they had over smaller countries. This is evident in the "scramble for Africa," where European powers were trying to colonize and expand their empires into Africa. Imperialism occurred due to the mindset of European Empires, and the belief that they were superior to all indigenous peoples and therefore, their way of life was correct way of life. This belief was known as Eurocentrism. There are also different forms of imperialism, as empires would often create colonies (territories that belonged to one of the powerhouses), protectorates (a region being guided by a European country), and they would also have a sphere of influence (European countries attempting to control both the political and economical aspects of a region).

=Imperialism Maps:=

=Reasons for Imperialism: (everyone can contribute to this)= = = =Case Studies and Groups:= British in India (Mayank, Andrew, Brandon)

French in West Africa (Matt, Mimi, Tatum, Kiret)

British in Australia (Eldin, Rachel, Tamara, Donovan)

Belgian Congo (Eric, Clive, McKinley, Brynn)

Japanese in Korea (Mack, Keenen, Renata, Blake)

Dutch in Indonesia (Alex, Jenn, Wingz, Connor)

British South Africa (Steve, Chloe, Jackson, Junior)

British in Sudan (Hannah, Jeremy, Josh, Almedin)