Imperialism in Africa Mini-Q DBQ #1 : “What was the Driving Force Behind European Imperialism in Africa?” Imperialism in Africa Mini-Q

INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH: HOOK/GRABBER BACKGROUND STATE QUESTION DEFINE KEY TERMS FROM QUESTION THESIS STATEMENT and ROAD MAP

THESIS STATEMENT: There were many causes for European Imperialism in Africa, including political, cultural, and technological causes. The primary cause was economic.

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BABY THESIS STATEMENTS: B.T. BODY PARAGRAPH #1: Much of European imperialism in Africa came as a result of political competition. B.T. BODY PARAGRAPH #2: European imperialism in Africa resulted from cultural attitudes.

BABY THESIS STATEMENTS: B.T. BODY PARAGRAPH #3: Though political competition and cultural attitudes were critical, the primary cause of European imperialism in Africa was economic.

Driving Forces behind European Imperialism in Africa. TITLE FOR YOUR PAPER: Driving Forces behind European Imperialism in Africa.

CONCLUSION STATEMENT: CONCLUSION - PARAGRAPH #5: Although there were many factors that contributed to European imperialism in Africa, including national political competition, a sense of cultural superiority, and even technological advances, the most important factor was the desire to get rich. Bottom line, economics drove imperialism.