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What is Capitalism?
Capitalism
Characteristics
Private Ownership Individual Rights Profit Motive Competition Unregulated Supply and Demand Less/No Government Intervention
Capitalism
Positive Aspects of Capitalism :
To own private property. Right to gain wealth & compete in the market. Promotes growing economy Earn money based on the importance of their role in the society Encourages people to contribute to the economy
Imperialism
What is Imperialism?
Imperialism
Motives of
Imperialism
Economic.
Desire to make money. To expand & control foreign trade. To create new product for the market. To acquire raw materials & Cheap labour. To compete for investment & resources. To export Industrial technology transportation method.
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Imperialism
Motives of
Imperialism
Political.
Nations desire to gain power to compete with European countries. To expand territory. Exercise military forces. To gain prestige by winning colonies. To boost nations pride & security
Imperialism
Motives of
Imperialism
Religious.
Desire to spread christianity. To protect european missionaries in other lands. To spread european values & beliefs. To educate peoples of our culture. To end slave trade in africa.
Imperialism
Motives of
Imperialism
Exploratory.
Based on the desire to explore unknown or uncharted territory to conduct scientific research. To conduct medical searches for he causes & treatment of diseases. To go on an adventure & to investigate unknown lands & culture.
Steamship Impact.
Technological Changes. Warfare Impact.