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The THREE forces that drove Imperialism:
1- The Industrial Revolution in particular provided European countries with a reason to add lands to their control
2- New markets and raw materials to improve their economies
3- World War II
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe main reason was because all of the southeast asian population were of the homosexual variety. With all the population being homosexual, other countries thought that it was an excellent opportunity to imperialize. And in the end that was the main force driving imperialism is SE Asia!
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∙ 12y agoImperialism was about money, religious dominance, and power. People have an inherent want to spread their influence and when in charge of something as powerful as lets say England the ability influence the rest of your world to your liking and benefit is huge. Although Invading and taking over a country like we used to do is not looked upon nicely anymore we still go to war for the same reasons.
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need for raw materials
nationalism
social Darwinism
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Whats southeast Asia's reason for imperialism?
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How did imperialism weaken the political system of Southeast Asia?
they were homeless.
French colony in Southeast Asia during the Age of Imperialism?
Indochina
What southeast asian country was not ruled by imperialism?
The only country in southeast Asia that was not fully absorbed by one or another European empires was Thailand. Japan also avoided that fate, but Japan is in east Asia, not Southeast Asia.
What nation took the lead in expanding imperialism in southeast Asia in late 1800?
Great Britain
Which nation took the lead in expanding imperialism in southeast Asia in the 1800s?
France and Britain; although Britain concentrated more on southern and southwest asia.
Did southeast Asia support or oppose imperialism?
For the most part they opposed it. Some of the wealthy connected individuals may have supported it.
How was southeast Asia affected socially culturally nationally by imperialism?
2nd religion, 2nd language, exposure to the culture ruling over it.
Japanese imperialism increased in southeast Asia during the first half of the 20th century as a result of japans?
decision to join the League of Nations
What continent found Thailand?
The Eastern Hemisphere, slightly above the equator.
How has imperialism affected Southeast Asia?
Created second languages, second religions, exposed Eastern (Oriental) culture to Western (Occidental) culture(s).
Why did imperialism in Southeast Asia take place?
There was natural resources that were "wealth" to imperialist nations. The area was also a market for European products. With a weak Chinese government in power, it was easy for imperialists to take advantage of China and Southeast Asia.
