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David Livingstone became an explorer for 3 reasons (the 3 C's as you might remember it):
- Christianity
- Commerce
- Civilization
In fact, these three C's worked together as the sole motivation for Imperialism at this time.
David Livingstone came into Africa as both a missionary and a doctor. In his Cambridge speech of 1857, he claimed that his object in going into the "country south of the desert was to instruct the natives in a knowledge of Christianity". Now, naturally, by introducing the concepts of Christianity and the Gospel to these natives, Livingstone would be able to civilize them. The British saw themselves as the sole embodiment of high civilization, with Christianity adding onto their civilized nature. The second C (commerce) comes along with civilization. In civilizing these natives through Christianity, Livingstone will be able to create formal relations among these beings. These relations bring opportunities for trade between these countries and England.
Therefore, although Livingstone became an explorer for the sake of Christianity, he also widened his ambitions to embody the style of imperialism at this time.
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Which desert did David Livingstone cross?
David Livingstone crossed the Kalahari desert.
When did David Livingstone go to Africa?
David Livingstone was inspired by the people in Africa.
Who inspired david livingstone?
me
Was David Livingstone knighted?
no
Did david livingstone have brothers and sisters?
he had 7 other siblings 3 sisters and 3 brothers he was the second oldest out of them
Who was Africas greatest explorer?
David Livingstone, because of what he did and what he found like... LAKE VICTORIA and VICTORIA FALLS. It makes perfect sense that David Livingstone is Africa's greatest explorer
Which explorer named Victoria Falls?
The explorer was David Livingstone
What was david livingstone job?
he was a missonary, a docter and a explorer.
Did Mary kingsley meet david livingstone?
No, Mary Kingsley did not meet David Livingstone. David Livingstone was a Scottish missionary and explorer who focused on Africa, while Mary Kingsley was an English explorer and writer who also traveled in Africa but during a later time period. Their paths did not cross.
How did David Livingstone travel to Victoria falls?
As an explorer - he walked
Who is a famous rainforest explorer?
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What nationality was the explorer David Livingstone?
British.David Livingstone (19 March 1813 - 1 May 1873) was a Scottish Congregationalist pioneer medical missionary with the London Missionary Society and explorer in Africa. His meeting with H. M. Stanley gave rise to the popular quotation, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?".
Which Tomas explorer hid a clue in Victoria falls?
David Livingstone
Scottish explorer who explored southern Africa from 1841?
Dr. David Livingstone
Who was probably Africa's greatest explorer?
Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), a Welsh journalist and explorer. (Most famous for the quote attributed him upon meeting missionary Dr. David Livingstone on November 10, 1871 : "Doctor Livingstone, I presume?" )
Who is considered Africa's greatest explorer?
David Livingstone for sure
What were some of David Livingstone's famous words?
All that I am I owe to Jesus Christ, revealed to me in His divine Book. David Livingstone Fear God and work hard. David Livingstone I am prepared to go anywhere, provided it be forward. David Livingstone I determined never to stop until I had come to the end and achieved my purpose. David Livingstone I will go anywhere, provided it is forward. David Livingstone I will place no value on anything I have or may possess except in relation to the kingdom of Christ. David Livingstone If you have men who will only come if they know there is a good road, I don't want them. I want men who will come if there is no road at all. David Livingstone Nothing earthly will make me give up my work in despair. David Livingstone
