AP Geography 8.2.3

Colonialism

• Rule by an autonomous power over a subordinate and alien people and place. Although often established and maintained through political structures, colonialism also creates unequal cultural and economic relations.

Imperialism vs. Colonialism

• Some people use interchangeably• Theory vs. Practice• Colonialism physically taking land.• Imperialism mentally influencing ideas.• Imperialism and Imperial are the powers that

are the “doers” and Colonialism and Colonies are the receivers.

God & The $$$

• Spread Christianity.• “Civilize” the world.• …maybe make a little money…• Gain a few natural resources

Idea of States

• Colonialism brings with it the idea of the state and boundaries.

• Colonialism also brings concepts of captalism • Berlin Conference of 1884

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