What is Imperialism?
8th Grade · Social Studies · 40 min· New York State
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Learning Objective
I can define imperialism and identify its key characteristics.
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During the Industrial Revolution, the invention of the steam engine allowed factories to amplify human labor by harnessing the power of coal.
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The Industrial Revolution led to new technology, such as the steamship, railroad, and telegraph, which allowed countries to project military power and control territory more efficiently.
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The desire for more and cheaper raw materials to fuel industrial production, and the need to sell goods to larger markets, drove European countries to colonize Africa and Asia.
