Pros And Cons Of American Imperialism

“The spread of Enlightenment ideals was the primary cause of the first Great Awakening and it further intensified conflicts between eighteenth-century colonial citizens” (Davidson, J., 2006). The conflict between superpowers for control of the continent began the Seven Years’ War. Some put the beginning of the Seven Years’ War in 1754, but it actually occurred from 1756 to 1763. “In the Seven Years’ War, France and Great Britain struggled to control eastern North America” (Davidson, J., 2006) The area between the Mississippi River and the Appalachian mountain range was contested as both nations claimed it. When the British won the Seven Years’ War, their colonial holdings doubled in size and they gained control of North America. “Conflicts over trading rights and the control of the Ohio country was the primary cause of the French and Indian War” (Davidson, J., 2006). British control of North American and the Seven Years’ War led to many problems as the British struggled to maintain their supremacy. The French came out behind in each of these struggles. They lost their position as highest colonial power for the next generation – their position would not be restored until the French Revolution of the 1790’s.

Throughout history, many powerful nations interfered with nations that were weaker than they were. This form of sabotaging a nation is economic, political or cultural life is called as imperialism. Imperialism is often separated into two sects. The first one is old imperialism, which was the period from the 1500s to the 1800s, where European nation started to colonize many areas such as the Americas, and parts of Southeast Asia. On the other hand, the new imperialism was the period between the years “1870-1914”, where Europe became more focused on expanding their land into Asia and Africa. Imperialism had many pros and cons. In addition, it also had many causes led by the feeling of nationalism.

After this time of discovery of the North American land, the French often build forts and other establishments along rivers and bodies of water. These strategic sites were often used to protect their commercial interest, and often the structures built were forts. “Both sides fortified positions along the Hudson River, Lake George, and Lake Champlain.” (Starbuck, 2007). The forts built by the French during this time in history include, “Fort Beaubassin in Acadia and Crown Point on Lake Champlain, Forts also erected on the Quabache, Ohio, Mississippi and Missouri River” (Schwartz, 3). After the establishment of the French in North America, this leads the British to want to develop the land and want to protect their very own interest in North America. To protect their interest the British build forts throughout the North American territory to compete with the French.

The French and Indian war (1754-1763) commonly known as the seven year war. The war was between New France and the colonies of British America. The reason for the war was for control of North America and the fur trade. The Treaty of Paris was the treaty that marked the ending of the French and Indian War. The treaty gave the British control over the area west of the thirteen colonies to the Mississippi River.

France expansion into the Ohio River Valley began a conflict with the claims of the British colonies, especially Virginia. One of the factors that hampered the British military effort was the success of France gaining more support among the Indians. The Treaty of Paris mark the final of the Seven Years' War. France ceded ownership to Great Britain from all North America east of the Mississippi River, Canada and Quebec. When France was eliminated as a colonial rival, the dangers to which the English colonies were exposed were also eliminated.

Imperialism was a negative event that happened to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The country was first impressed by the Belgian king, King Leopold II. He ruled the land not as a colony but as his own. He treated the Congolese as slaves to gather him resources to help make him more wealthy. Imperialism was the worst thing that happened to the Democratic Republic of Congo, King Leopold II enslaved the people, and stripped the land of resources, punished them which ultimately lead to the Belgian government stripping him of Power

Imperialism is a recurring theme in the history of the world. Stronger countries see themselves as superior to other societies and believe their ways are right. They force religion, government, and practices on countless foreign lands. At the very end of the nineteenth

After defeating the French, the British inherited their land in North America, along with some of their Caribbean Islands. (Doc. A) Although the Britain eliminated the French threat in North America, Britain now had an increased amount of land to protect and govern because the victory encouraged more colonists to settle in the new land. The former French territory was sparsely inhabited, but soon the influx of American colonists would clash with Native Americans who populated the area. The new land that the British gained was very abundant in resources, filled with animals for hunting and trapping, and home to rivers and lakes with a copious amount of fish. This allowed for growth in their economy due to the new industries. As Canassatego explained, the Iroquois were upset that white people were taking advantage of them. They were losing control of their land, and the power was no longer in their hands. The Iroquois didn't understand what gave the whites the right to take over their land. Document B explains how the Indians did not just want the land because it was theirs, but they needed it to sustain

The American Revolution was far from being the first conflict to occur on the soil of the New World. There were multiple skirmishes, battles, and official wars fought in the territory that resulted in severe bloodshed before the idea of the American Revolution was even conceived. One of the most significant of these wars was the French and Indian War or as it was known in Europe, the Seven Years’ War. At its conclusion in 1763, the Treaty of Paris was signed. The English received a substantial amount of new land for the Empire (94). However, with the acquisition of new land and a significant amount of debt from the extensive war efforts, the British government had to reevaluate many of their policies (95-96). After the Treaty of Paris of 1763, the British were confident in their mastery of North America. However by attempting to tighten their control over their American colonies they initiated a series of poorly thought out programs and policies which resulted in a disastrous rebellion.

Britain had just defeated France in the French and Indian War. The treaty that ended the war gave Britain most of France's territory in North America. That territory stretched from the Appalachian Mountains in the east to the Mississippi River and included much of Canada. Most American colonists took pride in being part of the British Empire, which was then the world's most powerful empire.

1. Explain the early policies set in place by the Board and their impact upon the American colonies. The Board of Trade was put in place by the English in 1969, which took place of the Lord of Trade (Nash et al., 2008). Its purpose was to examine all of the colonial legislation and the laws that inhibited the potential of their imperial trades.

The French and Indian War set the stage for future events that no one could ever have imagined. The economic practice of mercantilism, which insured profit only to the mother country was the accepted practice between England and her colonies. As long as these economic policies were met, England left much of the day to day governing of the colonies up to the colonies. It was this "salutory neglect" that ultimately led to the ideological differences between England and the colonies. England won the war, but it paid a great price for that victory. England was bankrupted, and as a result had no choice but to look to her colonies to regain financial stability. The pressures of taxation and naval restrictions imposed by the crown and Parliament,

Here in 1763, life is very messy, compared to the 21st century, for example, Therefore, England had a lot of colonists in America but they wanted more, so they took more land from Native Americans even had war with them, it caused some people became homeless. Second, French also had colonists in America, and they make friends with them, French through traded fur to get money and didn’t consider the results, sometimes they may had war with native Americans about the money. Third, other countries like Spain, also came to America and claimed territory so it must had some problems which will cause the war. This is why I think the situation here in the Iroquois confederation is messy. There are too many people want to get more benefits.

Since the beginning of time various groups across the globe have fought for their freedom, and territory. Some groups failed and found little fortune while others prospered giving way to powerful nations capable of seizing land from the less fortunate for their own benefit. This is what modern day historians refer to as imperialism. Throughout history these powerful nations have used imperialism to their advantage. In simple terms imperialism is a powerful tool used by powerful nations in order to spread their influence into other smaller less powerful nations, whether it be through religion, pop-culture, technology, or military force. Which eventually results in total domination over the area in which the powerful nation has spread its

An interesting fact is that both countries, America and France, fought their wars on their homeland. The Americans faced a small amount of British troops established in the colonies already, and they also had the Redcoats crossing and ocean from Great Britain. This gave the Americans an advantage that the French did not have. The Americans were blessed with more time to organize and more time for warning. The French did not have this advantage because they were fighting their own government on their own soil. Another significant part of each war is that the Americans did not have any neighbors whereas the French had to worry about invasion from other countries in their time of weakness. The best advantage the Americans had was the fact that the British Empire was the most hated country of the time. Many countries sent aid to America especially the French. The French paid for a large sum