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Imperialism
One country extending power and dominance over another country or area is known as Imperialism. Based on ideas of superiority and authority, dominance is achieved through direct territorial acquisition or gaining economic control over an area.
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Though the Sahara desert is just on the outskirts of Egypt, the soil around the Nile delta is quite fertile and good for growing crops. The land was also good for growing grain and during ancient times, Egypt was known as the breadbasket of the east.
What are some of the laws the colonial Pennsylvania had?
they could only eat meat on fridays mondays and saturdays were protest days Sundays were church wednsday was a free day and Tuesday were growing and harvesting food these are some laws people had tho do
Why did the Spanish colonize America?
they came to America because they need more spices to make some good food to eat
they were looking for gold and silver and stuff like that so they would be RICH!
When was South Africa colonized?
In the 1700s by the English and Dutch (Afrikaners and Boers)
1652 The Dutch arrive
1688 The French Huguenots
1820 The British Settlers
Throughout this period to well into the early 1900 s immigrants from all over the world arrive with notable pockets of German,Scandinavian and Portuguese.The Afrikaans speaking (mainly Dutch) stock continue to dominate and played an increasing dominant role as British power was eroded.
Iran
New England Missionaries and whalers, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Puerto Rican contract laborers, a few who jumped ship and a very small number of merchants from the Russia-American Company. All made their own imprint on the development of what would become the State of Hawaii.
Why did many Americans oppose imperialism at 1st?
Ever since the time of George Washington, we favored isolationism, preferring to stay out of other nations' problems. Also, imperialism was seen as a direct, hypocritical contradiction to the Monroe Doctrine. After the government pushed ahead with Imperialism though, the people saw its huge economic and political benefits and began to favor it.
What countries were colonized by the Netherlands?
The Netherlands colonized the Dutch East Indies, now Indonesia. There were also Dutch colonies in the Caribbean, as well as Suriname in South America.
Why did the spanish colonize Florida?
The Spanish colonized Florida because as the English spread southward the Spanish control was threatened. In order to weaken the English colonies, in 1693 the Spanish announced that enslaved Africans that escaped to Florida would be protected and given property if they helped protect the colony. During the 1700's hundreds of slaves managed to escape to and fled to Florida.
How did imperialism affect Japan and China differently?
Geography influences people. Just as a Mediterranean climate tends to make people more easy going, and a harsh winter climate makes people desperate to get their chores done quickly before winter sets in. People (society) develope as a nation, based upon that "relaxed attitude" (Mediterranian) or that "hurry up...winters coming" (Harsh Country) personality. In this case, China was NOT an island, which caused it to take things in stride, no urgency, no unity, just do business and make a profit. Japan was an island. No resources, live by the sea with trade and develope self supporting ways...or perish. When Western Imperialism came to the East, China was too disorganized to confront it. And were very nearly carved up into possessions of the Western powers. China did manage to defend itself, but not as well as it could have. The Boxer Rebellion (1900) being one example. Japan was far quicker to react. Japan's survival instinct had already been in place due to the "Island" mentality of survival mentioned above. When Western Imperialism raised it's ugly head, Japan immediately built up it's military to confront it. Then built it up even stronger to not only defeat Western Powers, but to become an Imperialist herself, thus creating a larger fence for enemies to have penetrate before reaching Japan itself.
What region of the New World did France attempt to colonize?
Certainly areas of Canada and southern US, i.e., Louisiana.
It was colonized by the British. Mandalay was the capital or main city- no, the capital was Rangoon , but Mandalay was important and a poem by Kipling. the China-Burma-India theatre was important in World War II. oddly all three have five letters, were at least in part ( Hong Kong for example) British spheres of Influence or colonies- and formed the basis of the famous (Three tigers) of Amusements of America carnivals an advertising gimmick. the Tigers where shown on platforms. the names were not normally scribed on them but became- out of tradition, China, Burma, and India! Bonggg!
When did England begin colonizing?
They wanted to find valuable spices and start a trade, they were looking for India but instead they found South and North America. There were not many survivors to return home many, many perished from illness and lack of nutrients.
Not in a strict literal sense. Japan was occupied by the United States militarily after WWII until the enactment of the San Francisco Peace Treaty in 1952. The occupying forces did make many changes in Japan, including rewriting the constitution to renounce war, but this was not strictly an occupation. Kublai Khan, the Mongol ruler of China, tried twice to invade Japan in 1274 and 1281, but both times his fleet was destroyed by a combination of bad luck, poor planning and bad weather. Both fleets were struck by powerful typhoon before they could establish a beachhead.
What were Spain's goals of colonization?
the Spaniards colonized countries to promote Christianity and because of the natural resources like philipphines.
That u.s imperialism was more beneficial or harmful to latin American people?
It depends who you ask. The U.S. sees it as that they have brough industrial progress and better living conditions to many Latin American countries. However, many of the countries the U.S. has interacted with do not see it the same way. Dnd, often, the U.S. interaction does not change things for the average person.
What is the definition of Anti-Imperialist League?
We hold that the policy known as imperialism is hostile to liberty and tends toward militarism, an evil from which it has been our glory to be free. We regret that it has become necessary in the land of Washington and Lincoln to reaffirm that all men, of whatever race or color, are entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We maintain that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed. We insist that the subjugation of any people is "criminal aggression" and open disloyalty to the distinctive principles of our Government.
We earnestly condemn the policy of the present National Administration in the Philippines. It seeks to extinguish the spirit of 1776 in those islands. We deplore the sacrifice of our soldiers and sailors, whose bravery deserves admiration even in an unjust war. We denounce the slaughter of the Filipinos as a needless horror. We protest against the extension of American sovereignty by Spanish methods.
We demand the immediate cessation of the war against liberty, begun by Spain and continued by us. We urge that Congress be promptly convened to announce to the Filipinos our purpose to concede to them the independence for which they have so long fought and which of right is theirs.
The United States have always protested against the doctrine of international law which permits the subjugation of the weak by the strong. A self-goveming state cannot accept sovereignty over an unwilling people. The United States cannot act upon the ancient heresy that might makes right.
Imperialists assume that with the destruction of self-government in the Philippines by American hands, all opposition here will cease. This is a grievous error. Much as we abhor the war of "criminal aggression" in the Philippines, greatly as we regret that the blood of the Filipinos is on American hands, we more deeply resent the betrayal of American institutions at home. The real firing line is not in the suburbs of Manila. The foe is of our own household. The attempt of 1861 was to divide the country. That of 1899 is to destroy its fundamental principles and noblest ideals.
Whether the ruthless slaughter of the Filipinos shall end next month or next year is but an incident in a contest that must go on until the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States are rescued from the hands of their betrayers. Those who dispute about standards of value while the foundation of the Republic is undermined will be listened to as little as those who would wrangle about the small economies of the household while the house is on fire. The training of a great people for a century, the aspiration for liberty of a vast immigration are forces that will hurl aside those who in the delirium of conquest seek to destroy the character of our institutions.
We deny that the obligation of all citizens to support their Government in times of grave National peril applies to the present situation. If an Administration may with impunity ignore the issues upon which it was chosen, deliberately create a condition of war anywhere on the face of the globe, debauch the civil service for spoils to promote the adventure, organize a truthsuppressing censorship and demand of all citizens a suspension of judgment and their unanimous support while it chooses to continue the fighting, representative government itself is imperiled.
We propose to contribute to the defeat of any person or party that stands for the forcible subjugation of any people . We shall oppose for reelection all who in the White House or in Congress betray American liberty in pursuit of un-American ends. We still hope that both of our great political parties will support and defend the Declaration of Independence in the closing campaign of the century.
We hold, with Abraham Lincoln, that "no man is good enough to govern another man without that other's consent. When the white man governs himself, that is self-government, but when he governs himself and also governs another man, that is more than self-government-that is despotism." "Our reliance is in the love of liberty which God has planted in us. Our defense is in the spirit which prizes liberty as the heritage of all men in all lands. Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves, and under a just God cannot long retain it."
We cordially invite the cooperation of all men and women who remain loyal to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States.
What were the negatives of American Imperialism?
The negative aspect of imperialism was that a powerful nation could become dependent on a colony they created in an under developed nation. Or if they lost a sphere of influence, when that sphere was taken away either by a revolt or a change in domestic policies.
Imperialism also had a manpower cost. Military resources were required to keep the benefits of imperialism on going.
What factors encouraged imperialism?
The growth of industry in Europe created an increased need for natural resources, such as rubber and petroleum. Manufacturing nations also required new markets in which to sell their manufactured goods
Competition among European nations for large empires was the result of nationalism, or devotion to one's nation.
Advances in military technology produced European armies and navies that were far superior to those in Africa and Asia.
Humanitarian and religious goals spurred on imperialists
Why did some people believe that racism was at work in imperialism?
Racism rarely played a direct role in imperialism but was an important factor nonetheless. States generally act in their own interests, and in a way that maximizes those interests. However, Europeans (just like anyone else) are people, and people aren't comfortable with subjugating others in a general sense. Imperialism was something that was viewed as beneficial to the national interests of European states, and so they pursued imperial aims, but in order to justify those aims they generally ran to racist arguments; for instance, the British "burden of the white man" or the French "spreading civilization". All of these actions were taken to further the national interest but were justified in humane terms. Because they were uniformly manifested as the "whites" helping the backwards "others", subconscious racism was certainly involved, although never the chief objective.
When did Portugal colonize Brazil?
A Portuguese explorer by the name of Pedro Alvares Cabral obtained control of Brazil for Portugal in 1500. During the 1530s, colonists settled on the coast and began building sugar plantations, which became the basis for wealth in Portugal. This eventually helped them gain complete control of the country.
