Colonialism
Vocabulary Exploration – investigating unknown regions Colonization - the belief the homeland has the right to control the colony from a great distance Empire – a group of nations ruled by a powerful ruler (emperor) or government Natural Resources - natural materials such as coal, oil, gold, iron ore, fertile land, etc, that can be used by man Portugal – controlled colonies in South America, Africa Spain – established colonies across the Atlantic in South America France - controlled Southeast Asia, Northwest Africa, part of North America England - claimed Australia, North America, India, East Africa Colonial Regions Asia Africa The Americas
Portugal Colonization
Spain Colonization
France Colonization
England Colonization
Drawing Conclusions about European Colonization Write a paragraph explaining why European nations built colonial powers in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Include examples of cultural exchange (ex. language, religion)