Many countries took over weakest countries for they own benefit. Here is a map of Africa and how it was colonized by European countries.
Belgium took over Congo
Belgium in Europe took over Congo in Africa. King Leopold II took over this country. 10 million people from Congo died from abuses from King Leopold. The Congo was 80 times larger than Belgium.
Why did Belgium practice Imperialism in Congo?
They signed illegal treaties with local chiefs. They used rubber from Congo to gain wealth. They also took other resources.
France took over Vietnam
The French colonized Vietnam in the mid 1800s. In 1885, France looked to take over Vietnam and in 1887 they did it. The French started to integrate more Western ideals, education, and religion including, for the first time, introducing Christianity. Why did France practice Imperialism in Vietnam? Their exports tobacco, indigo, tea and coffee. |