Analysis of Jules Ferry's Argument on French Colonial Expansion 1884

The Industrial Revolution marked a time in history when advancements in technology proceeded to transform the industries and lifestyle of Europeans. Between the steam engine for factories, to the telegraph for communication, the people of the time benefitted from the new progress in society. Factories began producing

European colonization changed the economy, culture, and history in general, therefore making it a hugely influential event. Not only did it change Europe, but it completely changed the New World.

Throughout the four different readings by Hobson, Comfort, Ferry, and Kipling each authors’ view differed on imperialism. In Hobson’s text, “Imperialism: A Study”, he showed his opposition to imperialism because he believed imperialism did not represent those living in the imperialized countries, but more so it only benefitted the upper-class elites who are just interested for their own monetary benefits. Within Comfort’s text, “Home Burdens of Uncle Sam”, she shows her opposition to imperialism as she questions the U.S. as to why they are interfering with other countries’ issues when they themselves have so many issues such as the Native American’s plight, the occupation of the New World, slavery, woman suffrage, and foreign despotism on their own home ground. In Ferry’s speech to the French National Assembly, he shows his approval towards

The industrial revolution had been made known all over the world, causing huge waves of immigrants to crash into urban cities of the United States. Because of this, many factories sprang up and a typical American industrial worker had to face problems because of immigration and also labor unions, which were created in order to protect factory workers from unfair bosses.

Capt. Lugard and Jules Ferry have very similar ideas to why imperialism is a much needed cause. One of these reasons is to civilize natives in the African nations. Both men believe that white men are a superior race towards the African “savages” and it is their duty as white men to discipline and develop the Africans. This is made clear when each man writes,“The African...must as yet be schooled in the discipline of the nursery,” (Lugard 146), and “...They [superior races] have the duty to civilize the inferior races,” (Ferry 147). They also agree that should white men fail to civilize Africans they have failed their mission as the higher class. Despite agreeing on the cause of imperialism, the two men's ideas also differ. Lugard believed

Africa DBQ     Africa is an extremely large continent filled with 54 countries. European occupation of Africa has shaped the very structure and function of many of these diverse countries. Socially and economically, European influence is very obvious through imperialism, the act of one country extending power and rule over another, as well as colonization, the act of establishing a colony in another country. The effects of European imperialism and colonization have greatly damaged Africa in many different aspects of life.     European imperialism as well as colonization worked to control much of Africa.

The Industrial Revolution began in England during the late 1700s. It came with a wide range of both positive and negative effects for the economy and the people. Looking back from today, the Industrial Revolution was definitely a positive thing, as people now have a high standard of living with lots of conveniences. One must also acknowledge the people living during the Industrial Revolution and how they viewed the Industrial Revolution as a bad thing that came with many negative effects. While some might argue that Industrialization had primarily negative consequences for society because of the terrible living conditions and hazardous working conditions, it was actually a positive thing for society. Industrialization’s positive effects

After weighing the pros and cons of the industrial revolution to the society and individual rights, it has been concluded that the benefits of the industrial society outweighed the social and political rights of the individual. As a successful businessman with pride, who contributed to the society, I strongly say that the industrial revolution was beneficial to the society since it boosted countries’ economy and produced technologies that would eventually pave a way to modern world. The Industrial Revolution boosted the production of goods around Europe and affected the economy in a positive way. An article regarding the production of resources during the industrial revolution stated that “later, the young British industries had a monopoly

While Industrialization led to a dramatic increase in the production of goods, created jobs, and generated a demand for natural resources, it brought about over-crowded cities, dangerous living conditions, and the unfair treatment of workers. Beginning in around 1760, Europe went through a massive development of industry, that started with the introduction of new technology to the production of goods. Seeking work, the masses began to gravitate towards towns and cities, leading to rapid urbanization, and an available workforce. There were many positive affects to the Industrial Revolution. Greater production of goods, employment, and the necessity of natural resources were all favorable consequences of Industrialization.

Fighting for the growth of influence in Imperialism was very shaky. It went against the documents in which the founding fathers had written, and to increase naval power was a struggle on its own. Great Britain had a navy that was 5 times larger than the United States but this causes many politics and people to worry about another invasion. Expanding to the islands and creating naval bases seemed like a good idea. It was a good idea because it reassures safety.

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The Industrial Revolution lasted between the eighteenth and ninetieth century. During this time, there was a constant growth, varying from growth in transportation, mining, machinery, technology and so much more. Europe was one of the first countries to have the opportunity to experience such growths. Europe was altered by the advent of the Revolution because it brought on improvements for the European middle class citizens. Being that most of Europe’s population was mostly the working class, farmers for example; now had machinery to plow lands, making the work much more effective. Europe’s upper class also profited from the Revolution. Being they were already wealthy and well known, they were able to invest in the improvements, which in turn

However as the Articles of Capitulation indicated the period of stability for New France had political and economic problems. With a higher and stable population, French goods and access to tradable goods; furs, pelts and natural resources produced an economic rivalry between the English. As the economic rivalry increased, it began to cause friction in their political relations. Gradually, Franco-Anglo relations began to encompass territorial supremacy of the North American region. Interestingly, the geopolitical situation during the early 18th century displayed English territory along the Atlantic seaboard and in Rupert 's Land, while France’s territory concentrated in the centre of North America.

France, like Britain, saw the advantages of having colonies in Africa. Their reasons, unlike Britain's, were more of a political nature. The political reasoning of developing colonies abroad began with the Franco-Prussian war. This war resulted in France losing its prestige and the territory of Alsace-Lorraine, and Germany becoming the mover and shaker of Europe (Wessling 10). After this, the idea of revanche was

Both the Industrial Revolution and the French Revolution induced great social transformations from the end of the 18th century on. The revolutions laid the foundation for the journey of modernization for Great Britain and France. Although the two countries were merely separated by the English Channel, the relatively low degree of pre-industrial international communications hindered the interaction of both events. Nevertheless, it is not coincidental that the revolutions occurred roughly at the same time: the rapidly increasing economic demand as well as the emergence of enlightenment philosophies served as the stimuli. However, the varied application and reaction to the two elements are country-based: the difference in the availability of natural resources, the class relations in each states, and the dissimilar applications of the philosophical ideas developed into the two distinctively varied revolutions.