19th Century European Imperialism

Colonialism, which had been undertaken by the Europeans, took a new twist in the nineteenth century. No longer attempting to colonize plantation settlements in countries of the Caribbean, but Europeans began to imperialize among these countries instead. Through this surge of political decree and economic exploitation, European countries were able to expand their rule, spread their beliefs among the native people, and focus in on their economic interests.
To start with one factor, since many factories and other mills had sprung up during the industrialism era in many urban areas, the demand for raw goods and materials sky-rocketed. This included iron, coal, cotton, oil, diamonds, and any other precious metals highly used within European manufacturing system. These scavenge to find these resources led to many commerce rivalries among the countries, and rush to secure these valuables through imperialism. Asia and Africa were two of the main imperialized settlements encroached by the Europeans. The two continents were always viewed
However, using the natives as slaves within their own country for European benefit became another matter. Furthermore, Europeans justified using the African natives because of their adjusted accommodation to the tropical heat and other weather conditions. The advanced weaponry and armies in comparison with the African simplicity stance made it easier to take over and manipulate the natives. Prior to European imperialism, natives worked and provided for themselves through farming and tending to their own land. Opposing, the Europeans saw it fit to steer them towards more mining labor and farming cash crops for a greater economic profit. Desiring many of the goods and materials aforementioned, Europeans also lusted for palm oil from this continent. It was to be used within the European palm soap, ironically for better hygiene amongst their upper