Post date: Oct 10, 2013 9:59:59 PM
Discussed HW from Tuesday.Â
Took notes on Economic Motives for Colonization, see below
Did document analysis assignment, please get from Mr. Coovert to make up.
HW: Read Imperialism and Colonialism in Africa part II. Highlight main ideas and write at least two questions about the reading. Due Friday
Notes:
Economic Motives for colonization
Europe was changing because of Industrial Revolution
Europe had depleted their own resources such as forests and coal
Europeans wanted African resources for their factories. This was a key motive for creating colonies.