Reasons+for+Imperialism


 * __Reasons for Imperialism__ **


 * Seeking new materials
 * Places such as Africa and Asia had an ample amount of natural resources needed for Britain's new industries, cotton was an important material for Britain"s growing textile industry.
 * New markets
 * As a result of industrialism and the new markets in Africa and Asia, the demand for goods had increased. Due to the large population in Africa and Asia, the markets and goods became more profitable to Britain.
 * Make money to build railroads and factories
 * This created more jobs, better communication, and efficient trade.
 * White Man's Burden
 * Rudyard Kipling wrote a poem in 1899 about how Britain was less inferior to colonies; went along the idea of Social Darwinism.
 * Increase nationalism
 * More people in Britain became proud of their country because they were gaining new territory, becoming more powerful.
 * Spread Christianity
 * Great Britain thought that by spreading Christianity it would civilize the other countries.
 * Social Darwinism
 * The British believed that it was acceptable to rule other countries without their consent, Britain felt they were superior to Africa and Asia.