Imperialism. When one country takes control of another country. They might then control the other’s government, trade, or culture.

Which countries practiced imperialism? England, France, The Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Russia, The U.S., Germany, Italy, Japan, Belgium and Turkey all practiced imperialism.

Economic competition among industrial nations. Political and military competition, including the creation of a strong naval force. A belief in the racial and cultural superiority of people of Anglo-Saxon descent.

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• Economic factors. The growth of industry in Europe created increased need for natural resources such as rubber and petroleum.
• Nationalist factors. Competition among European nations from large empires was the result of nationalism.
• Military factors.
• Humanitarian factors.

The U.S. foreign policy at this time was guided by two goals. The first goal was to keep the United States free of foreign alliances and out of foreign conflicts. The second was to expand the United States across the North American continent.

A few examples of countries generally considered to have been affected by colonialism during their histories include America, Australia, New Zealand, Algeria, and Brazil—countries that came to be controlled by a large number of settlers from European powers.

Today the term imperialism is commonly used in international propaganda to denounce and discredit an opponent’s foreign policy. International organizations, including the United Nations, attempt to maintain peace using measures such as collective security arrangements and aid to developing countries.

Imperialism is when a country extends its power into other territories for economic or political gain. Imperialism has played a large role in U.S. history, with impacts on the economy and climate change. While many significant events took place many years ago, the effects of imperialism can still be seen today.

It violently jolted their entire development and drastically altered its course. By breaking up the age-old patterns of their agrarian economy, and by forcing shifts to the production of exportable crops, western capitalism destroyed the self-sufficiency of the underdeveloped country–that is, its rural society.

The main effect of imperialism in our world today is the lack of economic development in formerly colonized nations. This meant that when independence was finally achieved, nations in the developing world were economically weak and constantly needed to play catch up with developed countries.

Imperialism was a good thing for the world. it allowed nations to gain more wealth, and through which they could better their nation. Imperialism allowed countries to gain power, as well as technological advances. Though there were some cons to imperialism, it was still a good thing.

Imperialism impacted societies in countless negative ways. It led to slave trade which then led to social discrimination around the world. It also damaged the cultures and created disunity among the natives. Last but not least, imperialism stripped countries off their natural resources and left nothing for the natives.

Causes of Imperialism were the desire for economic gain and a belief that a country’s values were superior and the desire to spread religion while the effects of Imperialism were increases in infrastructure in the countries being explored and a loss of identity for their citizens.

As a result of colonialism, there was the establishment of education in many African countries which positively developed African continent. Besides, it enhanced unity among various tribes in African nations making them jointly work together in building their country.

They began setting up infrastructure. They build roads, and railroads to carry goods and people all around India. They also brought with them modern farming techniques which made Indian farmers more efficient and productive. These were undoubtedly positive developments for India.

Some of the negative impacts that are associated with colonization include; degradation of natural resources, capitalist, urbanization, introduction of foreign diseases to livestock and humans. Change of the social systems of living. Nevertheless, colonialism too impacted positively on the economies and social systems.

Colonialism’s impacts include environmental degradation, the spread of disease, economic instability, ethnic rivalries, and human rights violations—issues that can long outlast one group’s colonial rule.

Colonialism is a practice or policy of control by one people or power over other people or areas, often by establishing colonies and generally with the aim of economic dominance.

Colonization ruptured many ecosystems, bringing in new organisms while eliminating others. The Europeans brought many diseases with them that decimated Native American populations. Colonists and Native Americans alike looked to new plants as possible medicinal resources.

European settlement had a longstanding positive effect on economic development in countries that were colonies, notwithstanding the terrible effects of Western diseases and political oppression that often resulted, according to new research.

Colonialism hindered a developing country’s level of development. There was investment in colonies, but this was focused on things that would help the trade between the countries. Borders of some colonial countries were set without attention to tribal and cultural differences, causing tensions and instability.

Some positives historians have pointed out are medicine, education, improved infrastructure, Christianity, and boundaries. The growth of the African population was aided by the Western medicine introduced by Europeans. Africans were introduced to formal education by Europeans.