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Course : History
Theme : Colonialism
Topic : Desire for Empire
Years : 1870s
In Text
The year 1870 was marked by a significant shift in the global power dynamics,
particularly in Europe. The unification of Italy and Germany created a new threat to the
old powers, leading to a desire for countries to establish their own empires. An empire
refers to an extensive group of states or countries ruled over by a single monarch,
oligarchy, or sovereign state, while a colony is a country or area under the full or partial
political control of another country.
In an effort to avoid war in Europe, countries began competing with each other by
building empires outside of the continent. Germany and Italy wanted to increase their
number of colonies to prove themselves as powerful nations. France, still reeling from
its defeat in the Franco-Prussian War, sought to regain its prestige by expanding its
colonial empire. Britain, on the other hand, aimed to prevent any other country from
surpassing its own empire by increasing its colonial holdings. Belgium's King Leopold II
hoped that his country would be considered a great power through colonization.
The "Three Cs" – civilise, commerce, and Christianity – were often cited as the
motivations for colonial expansion. However, two key economic factors drove the
colonisation process: the search for rare materials and the potential for new markets for
exports. As European powers scrambled to establish their empires, they sought to
secure resources and trading opportunities that would cement their status as global
powers.
materials, check out my profile and flashcard shop Maggie's Flashcards - Payhip. From
notes to flashcards, I've got you covered!
Course : History
Theme : Colonialism
Topic : Desire for Empire
Years : 1870s
In Text
The year 1870 was marked by a significant shift in the global power dynamics,
particularly in Europe. The unification of Italy and Germany created a new threat to the
old powers, leading to a desire for countries to establish their own empires. An empire
refers to an extensive group of states or countries ruled over by a single monarch,
oligarchy, or sovereign state, while a colony is a country or area under the full or partial
political control of another country.
In an effort to avoid war in Europe, countries began competing with each other by
building empires outside of the continent. Germany and Italy wanted to increase their
number of colonies to prove themselves as powerful nations. France, still reeling from
its defeat in the Franco-Prussian War, sought to regain its prestige by expanding its
colonial empire. Britain, on the other hand, aimed to prevent any other country from
surpassing its own empire by increasing its colonial holdings. Belgium's King Leopold II
hoped that his country would be considered a great power through colonization.
The "Three Cs" – civilise, commerce, and Christianity – were often cited as the
motivations for colonial expansion. However, two key economic factors drove the
colonisation process: the search for rare materials and the potential for new markets for
exports. As European powers scrambled to establish their empires, they sought to
secure resources and trading opportunities that would cement their status as global
powers.
