Concetti Chiave
- The age of imperialism between 1870 and 1900 saw European powers like France, England, and Germany expand into Africa, driven by industrial needs and national prestige.
- The Berlin Congress of 1884 aimed to prevent conflicts among European nations by dividing Africa into areas of influence, leading to territorial gains for countries like France and England.
- European countries pursued imperialism for economic reasons, seeking raw materials to fuel industrial growth and new markets for their products.
- Political motivations included competition and national prestige, leading to alliances such as the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente, which increased tensions and protectionism in Europe.
- Protectionist policies arose in response to competition from American products, resulting in higher customs duties and a focus on boosting domestic production.
Imperialism
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Between 1870 and 1900 we have the age of imperialism, we mean an expansionary trend that affects most industrialized countries of Europe such as France, England, Germany, Holland implementing a genuine policy of domination and exploitation in against those backward countries but with mineral resources such as Africa.
Domande da interrogazione
- Quali furono le cause principali dell'espansione imperialista tra il 1870 e il 1900?
- Quali furono le conseguenze della Conferenza di Berlino del 1884?
- Come influenzò il protezionismo l'economia europea durante l'era dell'imperialismo?
Le cause principali furono politiche ed economiche. Gli stati europei cercavano materie prime per l'industria e nuovi mercati per i loro prodotti, oltre a voler aumentare il prestigio nazionale e la competitività.
La Conferenza di Berlino del 1884 definì le aree di influenza delle nazioni europee in Africa, distribuendo il continente tra di loro per evitare scontri diretti.
Il protezionismo portò all'aumento dei dazi doganali per proteggere la produzione interna europea dalla concorrenza dei prodotti statunitensi, influenzando principalmente l'esportazione di cereali e macchine industriali.