UNIT 6: Consequences of Industrialization 6.1 – Rationale for Imperialism Learning Objective A: Explain how ideologies contributed to the development of imperialism from 1750 to 1900. KC-5.2.III - A range of cultural, religious, and racial ideologies were used to justify imperialism, including Social Darwinism, nationalism, the concept of the civilizing mission, and the desire to religiously convert indigenous populations. 6.2 – State Expansion Learning Objective B: Compare processes by which state power shifted in various parts of the world from 1750 to 1900. KC-5.2. I. A - Some states with existing colonies strengthened their control over those colonies and in some cases assumed direct control over colonies previously held by non- state entities. KC-5.2.I.C - Many European states used both warfare and diplomacy to expand their empires in Africa. Illustrative Example: “Shift from the private ownership of the Congo by King Leopo...