What is the role of christians missionaries in colonization of Africa?
They helped spread the word of God. They showed that European people weren't bad.
What was not something that the imperialist powers sought in Southeast Aisa?
Imperialist powers did not seek cotton in Southeast Asia.
Does imperialism still exist today?
Kind of the U.S.A still has Hawaii and that was a good example because we had to give them the choice of either being a terrorty or give the their indentpence but we gae them u want to be a part of the us or do u want to remain a terrory so the voted and we lied to them...
When did France colonize Canada?
The first French settlement was at Port-Royal (now Annapolis Royal) in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec in 1608, and French settlers took up land along the St Lawrence River. The next major area of French settlement was at present-day Montreal.
What was one of the dominant religions in India during the age of imperialism?
back then India was about a little over half Hindu and a little less then half Islam. Nowadays hindiusm is much more dominant then Islam
The country Oman colonized by Portuguese and Persian.
How did imperialism benefit colonized people according to Beveridge?
It saves colonial people from other nations that would rob them.
What was the impact of imperialist rule on the lives of the indigenous people?
Positive Interactions: They get new weapons, materials, and they learn about the Europeans. This also allows a better view of the world
Negative Interactions: They can get diseases/epidemics from Europe such as measles, smallpox, influenza, and whooping cough. This also led to trading blankets that had diseases that were deadly to them. The Europeans used this against the Indigenous because the Indigenous were not immune to smallpox.
What two factors led to the European interest in overseas expansion?
Europe started to gain interest in overseas expansion as it needed more exotic raw materials for trade and manufacture. Europe also wanted more territory to expand and conquer as this would be crucial for getting raw materials and establishing new trade routes.
How did the meijis restoration to power in 1867 affect imperialism in japan?
Japan became a modern industrialized power
What is the driving force behind European imperialism?
The same reasons as imperialism anywhere else; money and power. There are always other reasons for people to migrate around the world. Curiosity & exploration, emigrating for a job/land, religious reasons, etc. But IMPERIALISM is not about moving somewhere and enjoying the experience. It is about owning or controlling something that isn't yours.
What is the definition of the word colonization?
The definition of the word colonize is when a group of settlers travel to a different country and take control politically over the country's indigenous people or citizens.
Why did European nations practice imperialism?
The main reason for European imperialism was unmitigated greed. Secondary to the greed was the competition between world powers. It was like a race to see which country could acquire the most land holdings. Britain clearly won the contest, with an empire much more vast than any of the other European powers.
The first vertebrates to colonize land were?
Around 400 to 350 million years ago the fist vertebras clambered onto land, they were tetrapods.
When did France colonize Benin?
The African Kingdom of Dahomey was defeated by the French and made a French protectorate in 1894. Then in 1904 the area became part of the French colony of French Dahomey. When French Dahomey became independent 1958, it took the name of Benin.
How did the European colonization in Southeast Asia impact the people and culture of the area?
They were unable to compete with large landowners, and they were forced to leave their land and work on plantations
What are some of the advantages of imperialism?
The invaders and controllers of country's made a lot of money. Other then that there were none. NOTE: To the person who answered this before me, you can't honestly say that there were no positive results of imperialism. The spread of Democracy through US imperialism can be considered a positive result, and the Philippines actually progressed socially because of our involvement. Just because people may not realize it, doesn't mean that imperialism can't be good.
How was Western Imperialism bad for Muslims?
First of all the Muslims are not Christians and most imperialistic countries are of the Christian faith. The Muslims had their own form of government and self rule which was totally combined with their faith. They did not like others coming into their countries and telling how to live, believe and that they had to obey the imperialist's rules. How would you like someone to come over to the USA and take control of our country?
What were the political effects of imperialism in India?
The impact was great, affecting India in a variety of aspects in a negative way
Lord Macaulay's address to the British Parliament on 2 February, 1835.
"I have traveled across the length and breadth of India and I have not seen one person who is a beggar, who is a thief, such wealth I have seen in this country, such high moral values, people of such caliber, that I do not think we would ever conquer this country, unless we break the very backbone of this nation, which is her spiritual and cultural heritage, and, therefore, I propose that we replace her old and ancient education system, her culture, for if the Indians think that all that is foreign and English is good and greater than their own, they will lose their self esteem, their native culture and they will become what we want them, a truly dominated nation."
Why did American anti imperialist league condemn imperialist?
The league argued that Imperialism went against American principles
What were the Chinese and Japanese responses to western imperialism?
How 'bout you read your Traditions and Encounters book and find out? :P