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Imperialism is the idea or theory of extending authority or exercising sovereignty or influence over external territories through political or economic means for the expansion of an empire. This could be in form of indirect rule through indigenous local authority. The Berlin Conference in 1884 – 1885 marked the beginning of Imperialism in Africa. Africa was a continent known for its vast natural resources and Europe lacked resources to fuel their Industrial revolution. Germany, England, France, Spain, Belgium, and Italy decided to share the African continent into territories to get access to these resources. This was known as the “Scramble for Africa”. The National prestige of Empire extension, Social Darwinism and “the White Man’s burden” for civilization were other political and cultural reasons that fueled imperialism. However, these reasons in themselves were egotistic and lead to other inhumane treatment of the locals. On the other hand, Colonialism is the action tak