The main goal of imperialism is to take over a weaker nation and change their way of life. The british wanted control over africa as did germany, Portugal, etc. Since they believed in Social Darwinism which means "survival of the fittest" they thought the could overpower the african tribes. Later it was told that The land that they controlled became colonies for the poeple that controlled them. Great Britain and the Boers were impacted by imperialism. From 1899-1902 they had a war going between them known as the Boer war which later great britain invaded and seized south africa.The Boers didnt agree with the british role so they decied to leave. The opium war was another war with britain,this time against china from 1839 to 1842. There were different motives used by the europeans that helped them seize nations. Exploratory helped them get more control when they found new lands they could bring their own beliefs and customs to.They could also use their knowledge to conduct medical research and possibly find new natural resources in an unknown place. Political was also a big motive europeans used. It helped them expand territory, to excerise military force and basically just gain alot more power.Economic motives was all about making money. Alot of europeans opened businesses to create new markets for products and for cheap labor.It was all about the power.
