Imperialism Motives

Imperialism is the goal of conquest of a foreign nation to increase economic and political power. Breat Britain adopted new imperialism to acquire foreign territories and establish racial superiority. Imperialism also had a great effect on countries. After the Boer War Britian had to change their foreign policy and look for more allies. It also effected the Africans because they once were freee then became slaves. There were also motives to imperialism. One was to get raw resources like diamonds from Africa. Europeans thought they were "superior" to other ethnic groups around the world in the 18 and 1900's. Alos there was the desire of power. That is what Imperialism was all about.

French Revo

Summary - The French Revolution is defined as the political upheaval of world importance that began in France in 1789. Inspired by the success of the American Revolution, French citizens overthrew the noble, ruling class and establish a democratic government. The French monarchy under Louis XVI was viewed as oppressive and corrupt and the social structure was rigid, meaning it did not allow for social mobility which eventually forced the people to demand change.



Yes the french Revolution was a sucess because overthrew an unjust government but also inspired other countries to rebel against their rulers like the Latin Americans

Industrial Revolution

This revolution began in Britian because it was very centralized and most modern part of Europe.

Napolean

Summary - Napoleon Bonaparte was a powerful force in Europe from 1799 to 1815. He rose from the ranks of the French army to become the emperor of France. By 1812 he had control of most of Europe. Unfortunately, he met his demise when he attempted to invade Russia. His downfall was almost as swift as his rise to power.

Napoleans decieving intelligent persona allowed him to almost singlehandidly conquer the entire eastern hemisphere. First he sold off or ignored all French owned land in the east. Second he never let anybody know if he lost a battle. Last he respected the enemies he beat so they would join his army. That is why Napolean was a great influence on Europe.

The Enlightenment

Summary - The Enlightenment was a philosophical movement of the 18Th century characterized by belief in the power of human reason and questioning authority. Many enlightenment philosophers like John Locke, Voltaire, and Rousseau published their ideas on government

Philosophers influenced change because they thought that people should have basic rights and have a say in government.

John Locke- Because he thought that basic rights men should have were to own property and freedom of speech.