Historical Unification and Colonial Movements

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Course Outline

  1. Features of Capitalism
  2. Features of Nationalism
  3. Unification of Italy
  4. Unification of Germany
  5. American Civil War
  6. Nationalism and Eastern Question
  7. Colonial Motives in Africa
  8. Scramble for Africa
  9. Berlin Conference
  10. Colonial Policies and Administration
  11. African Resistance Movements
  12. Impacts of Colonial Rule

1. Features of Capitalism

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Private ownership: Means of production are owned by individuals or private entities rather than the state, allowing them to control resources and profits (source: "most means of production are privately owned").
  • Profit motive: The primary goal of economic activity is to generate profit, encouraging entrepreneurs to innovate and compete (source: "creation of products and services in a capitalist economy is based on demand and supply").
  • Free market competition: Economic activities are driven by supply and demand with minimal government interference, fostering competition among producers (source: "the creation of products and services in a capitalist economy is based on demand and supply, or free commerce and competition").
  • Accumulation of capital: Wealth generated from profits is reinvested to expand production, leading to economic growth (source: "these riches sometimes referred to as ‘capital’, were used to fund Europe’s industrialization").
  • Wage labor system: Workers sell their labor for wages to capitalists who…
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1. In the context of capitalism, what does the term 'private ownership' primarily refer to?

2. When did the Berlin Conference, which formalized the colonization of Africa among European powers, take place?

3. What was the primary purpose of the annexation of Lombardy and Venetia during Italy's unification?

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Features of Capitalism — definition?

Private ownership, profit motive, free market competition.

Features of Nationalism — key concept?

Shared identity and sovereignty.

Unification of Italy — key figure?

Garibaldi and Cavour.

Unification of Germany — leader?

Otto von Bismarck.

American Civil War — main cause?

Slavery and sectionalism.

Eastern Question — involved?

Decline of Ottoman Empire, Balkan nationalism.

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