Introduction

The age of imperialism was mainly during the years 1850 - 1914. During this time European nations colonized almost all of Africa and India. Africa was divided into small states and the lands resources were taken. Africa was rich in peanuts, palm oil, cocoa, and rubber. While India had coffee, tea, and cotton. Europeans felt they were superior to the Africans and Indians because of racism. The europeans thought that because they are white that made them better than the native people. In many places the parent country had complete control over the colony and its trade businesses.