Western Imperialism: A Case Study

Empire building has been a common trait of every powerful country. Kings or emperors have sought to capture foreign territories for several reasons, ranging from obtaining direct access to natural resources to winning power and glory throughout their continent. The most prominent examples were seen during the 18th century, when Europeans took control of most of Africa, and Britain invaded India, Australia, and New Zealand. There has a been a great argument over whether imperialism was beneficial or destructive for the countries being overrun. The developed countries brought industrialization and technological development which resulted in an economy boost.

During the period of imperialism many wars have witnessed. Most of these wars have been caused by attacks of white races upon so- called “lower races.” Imperialism is when a stronger ,more powerful country takes over a weaker country. The united States and Asia are a big example of imperialism because they have taken over Africa . Imperialism impacted the African continent in several ways including exploitation of resources, and loss of independence, slavery, disunity among Africans.

Imperialism Position Paper In the mid-1800s the British extended their power by taking control over India, leaving a detrimental impact on their nation both socially and politically after ultimately exploiting their people, leaving them on the verge if not already lost to starvation, and consciously stripping many of them of their self-governance rights. The British throughout their rule mistreated the natives, and clearly disregarded their well being after allowing them to starve, and exhausting their workers for their own personal gain. The age of imperialism in India began in the mid-1700s as the British East India Company began to gain greater political influence and power.

Things Fall Apart Whether British Imperialism in Africa was good or bad is still a hot topic today, despite the fact that it happened a century ago. Imperialism is when the Europeans invaded Africa and colonized it and forced their culture onto the natives. Even though there were definitely some positive effects for Africans, the effects of imperialism in Africa were mostly negative; borders weren't placed well, native Africans were made as slaves, and religion was forced upon them. Some positive results are the following: Europeans brought new crops, some political stability, education/ literacy, and better medical care including hospitals and medicines.

European Imperialism has greatly affected many nations and areas of the world. The whole continents of South America and Africa were colonized, and the effects of this colonization is still here today. European Imperialism fundamentallu altered the Chinese civilization by replacing the monarchy, and introducing the Chinese people to new technologies. Replacement of Dynastic MonarchyImage result for taiping rebellion European Imperialism encouraged the replacement of the thousands of years old dynastic monarchy in China.

Rooted in American exceptionalism, the idea that the United States is different from other countries due to its mission to spread liberty and democracy, America acquired territories like the Philippines. Many Americans accepted the ideology of the white man’s burden; an important factor in the decision to rule, rather than liberate the Philippines after the country was taken from Spain after the Spanish-American War. One of America’s notable examples of American imperialism was the annexation of Hawaii in 1898 which became a state later in 1959. Imperialism greatly effected many nations throughout the late 1800s and 1900s. As countries fought for more power and influence, it became one of the main reasons for WWI in the early 1900s.

Three principles of thoughts that shaped the modern western culture were the ideas of racism, humanism, and nationality. Each of these three principles had a tremendous effect on the western culture, and changed the social norms of the day that went unchallenged. These effects would radically change the how the western culture would perceive race, national pride, and themselves as people. The invention of racism came into prominence through the demanding increase of labor needed in the new word.

Over the past years this ‘Western’ exercise of universal jurisdiction has been increasingly under attack by several Non-Western States and international organizations. For example, the AU has adopted several decisions, censuring the political abuse of universal jurisdiction in particular against African officials, by Western States. In 2008, the AU openly challenged the political nature and abuse of the principle of universal jurisdiction by judges from some non-African States against African leaders. It stated that the misuse of universal jurisdiction clearly violated the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries involved and it undermines the stability of African States.

Domiciled armed and non-armed conflicts are a vital problem in several countries that are located in the area at the moment. I chose to emphasise this fact because it affects many innocent people while the division of Africa during the Scramble of Africa is one of the causes to this. I also mentioned how the exploitation of Africa’s natural resources and means of production were exploited and how this affected the population back then, but also the present population and what it did to countries’ present economies. This was done to emphasise the fact that Imperialism did affect the general situation in the country and why this was

The Western world’s ancient civilizations are well known frothier accomplishments and contributions to modern civilization. However, it may be more beneficial to study the roots of their decline as a lesson on the dynamics of a powerful civilization to reveal class differences and power struggles as common threads. The common theme in the early eras covered in Western Civilization is the destruction of these civilizations political influence in societal disunity as human beings emerged out of the Stone Age, the agricultural revolution allowed for more permanent settlements. Around the globe, especially in fertile river valleys, various ancient civilizations arose.

But after these colonies gained independence even more problems began to emerge. Both these regions experienced genocides as they were neglected by foreign governments, exacerbated with the little support nations gave, and in the end contributing to these mass murders.

There were many reasons that the Second Continental congress declared independence from Great Britain. Life in the colonies was great, at first, soon after Great Britain started creating crazy amounts of taxes to support the mother country. In the year 1776 the Second Continental Congress officially declared independence from Great Britain. The first thing that Great Britain did to the colonies is they created the Navigational Acts.

Thirdly, king George broke the laws he made and the American colonist wanted that to stop. This is why the American colonist were justified for their independence. The British took advantage of taxing the colonist. First, the British taxed the colonist after the French & Indian war.