1. Old and New Imperialism
Wealth from non-interference trade was the main driving factor. ... The extent of control was limited to the coastline and political interference was minimal. ... Cecil Rhodes, a British quintessential capitalist and the outstanding imperialist of his day, once said " I contend that we [British] are the finest race in the world, and the more of the world we inhabit, the better it is for the human race" The Europeans considered it a 'Whiteman's burden'1 to civilize the rest of the world 2and legitimizes new imperialism as a noble civilizing mission to introduce Christianit...
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