Old Imperialism focused on direct control and resource extraction, while New Imperialism focused on expanding influence and economic domination.

Old Imperialism was driven by 'God, Glory, and Gold', while New Imperialism was driven by economic, political, and cultural factors.

Old Imperialism used military force and trading posts, while New Imperialism used military bases, economic control, and political influence.

Old Imperialism had less explicit justifications, while New Imperialism used Social Darwinism and the 'White Man's Burden'.

Both involved religious missions, but New Imperialism saw a greater emphasis on Westernization alongside conversion.

Old Imperialism focused on resource extraction, while New Imperialism focused on creating new markets and exploiting cheap labor.

Old Imperialism focused on establishing colonies, while New Imperialism focused on power display and strategic military locations.

Old Imperialism relied on basic military technology, while New Imperialism utilized advanced weaponry like machine guns.

Both led to exploitation, but New Imperialism had a broader impact due to its focus on cultural domination.

Old Imperialism led to the establishment of colonies, while New Imperialism shaped global power dynamics and economic inequalities.

Imperialism from the 16th to early 19th century, focused on economic gain through establishing colonies and resource extraction.

Imperialism from the late 19th to early 20th century, focused on economic, political, and cultural domination of Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

The application of Darwinian concepts to human society, often used to justify racial and cultural superiority during the New Imperialism era.

Direct or indirect control over a nation’s politics, economy, religion, and society by another nation.

The idea that Europeans had a duty to civilize and Westernize people in other parts of the world.

Agreements between nations that allow goods to be imported and exported without tariffs or other trade barriers.

The adoption of Western ideas, technology, culture, and values.

An economic system in which decisions regarding investment, production, and distribution are based on supply and demand, and prices of goods and services are determined in a free price system.

Basic substances in their natural, modified, or semi-processed state used as inputs to manufacturing processes to create finished goods.

The belief that one culture is more advanced, civilized, or morally correct than another.

Primarily on establishing physical colonies for trade and resource access.

Expanding influence rather than just physical control, driven by national rivalries and strategic advantage.

Sought to convert indigenous populations and spread Western cultural values.

Colonies were seen as a symbol of national power and prestige.

Colonies served as strategic military locations.

Through the use of black markets and railroads to control local economies.

Introduction of cheap goods to create demand and establish economic influence.

The introduction of cheap goods to create demand and establish economic influence.

Modern weaponry like the minié ball bullet, machine guns, and breech-loading rifles were used.

To create guaranteed markets for manufactured goods, leading to huge profits.