What Did Colonial Rulers Think Ahead Of Time

Despite the fact that many believe that imperialism only had negative effects, there were several positive aspects of the European takeover. One of the main pros is the introduction of trade. This helped them obtain desired goods, and in some cases necessities that couldn't be accessed. Some of the other positives from the colonization are improved education and a new religious and administrative system.

Imperialism influenced the Europeans in many ways, for example they advanced in technology, they took over African colonies and their imports and exports. Europeans traded for slaves, gold, and ivory along the west coast of Africa. In the 1800’s it all changed when the European explorers advanced their way to the interiors of central and western Africa resulting to be under full attack as the European nations fought with one another for control. The Europeans expanded for power and resources such as rubber, slaves, ivory, and any goods Africa held. Technology and imperialism took a big part in Africa.

As citizens of the British Empire the colonists reaped several benefits. The protection of the British military, one of the strongest in the world, being a prominent belief. Another positive aspect the colonies boasted a much less strict social structure than the European continent and gave citizens the chance to climb the social ladder. However, grand these benefits they could not completely overshadow the issues.

According to document five, colonization was positive for Europe because they attained many more resources. This allowed many more industries to grow and flourish including the textile industry because of an increase in cotton coming into Europe. Also, in document four, another positive economic change is shown, with an increase in new technology and other advances. New technological advances allowed the economy to grow. They allowed Europeans to successfully invade and conquer Africa, allowing them to attain new resources and grow rich. Lastly, a both a negative and positive effect is explained in document six. This is positive for the Europeans because it allowed them to grow rich on the backs of slaves and the free labor they provided. However, this is negative for Africans, as they were forced into slavery, or were paid very little, which did not help their economy. Overall, the economic changes were great, but affected the Europeans much more positively than the the African

Africa was an essential for Europe to gain power in economics and trading position and land. It was a great leap in the civilized world as said by Beaulieu “This area of the world [Africa] needs civilized people to intervene.”(Document S). The Imperialism of Africa was a success in the eyes of Europe, them walking away with the goods of the new land, but was a step back for the people in Africa them entering a cycle of slavery and unjust rule as talk about in Document

Resources,they carry a country financially.A big driving force for imperialism at the time was resources,and Africa just so happened to have an abundance of them.Ranging from diamonds to slave labour ,Africa was a gold mine in the eyes of the Europeans.Proof of this is the

It would have given the African people a better shot at winning the battles against Europe. However, I lean more toward the Europeans winning, but the Africans showed signs of the willingness to fight. They were able to resist control in some areas of Africa. For example, Africa had strong armies, they were able to keep the Europeans out for more than 400 years. This achievement shows that they were able to stay strong against the European forces.

Austin, it shows how the larger nations gave to the smaller colonies. The nations built them roads, canals, and railways, telegraphs, newspapers, and schools. Europe gave them the blessing of their civilization, and overall made them economized. They were part of modern culture after imperialization. Another positive effect is how the colonial governments introduced improved medical care, and better methods of sanitation. There were new crops; tools and farming methods, which helped, increase food production. These changes meant less death to smaller colonies, and overall improve the state of living. They now could live longer and have better sanitation.

To further evaluate Europe and Africa one could look at the economic consequences of European colonialism in Africa. There are several consequences to this subject. The two that seem the most important was the transformation of individual colonies into export-oriented

In the early days of Colonial America life was harsh and “difficult, the colonists faced conflicts with natives, starvation, and difficulties finding stable sources of food and support” (Jaffee). The culture at first was a struggle for those settlers who had to cross the Atlantic by contract. Most of these people were bound by their contracts for four to seven years. As for most women in the early days of Colonial America they were “expected to grow up, get married, have children, and take care of a home (Peck).

The European administrators and law-makers attempted to make positive statements about the African colonies and why the colonial system

Imperialism had several diverse impacts on Asia, Africa, and Europe. The pros about imperialism, was that new roads and railroads that were built connected many parts of India. The introduction of the telegraph and postal systems united many people. Discovering new agricultural methods improved farming in the west and in Africa and Asia. Schools that were built by the British educated many people. Human rights were recognized, by ending customs that threatened many humans.

The first positive impact European Imperialism had on the world is education. Before European colonization and the introduction of Western education, traditional educational systems still existed in Africa The average African child was taught basic survival skills necessary to survive in the traditional society. They were taught how to fish, trade and crafts, etc. (Education Western Africa.) Although already knew

An important key for the imperialism in Africa was exploration. In document A there is a map of Africa that is divided up. In order to make this map the Europeans had to explore to make a map of Africa. The exploration was very important because it made it easier for European ships to sail to Africa and it made it possible to split Africa at the Berlin conference.

In the past hundred years, the British colonized over 100 countries including South Africa. Did it leave any positive impact on South Africa? The colonization of South Africa began in the sixteenth century. With around one hundred and seventy years of colonization, the British had taken control of the Cape which brought bad impacts to the South African people ("British Takes Control of the Cape”). These negative impacts affected the South African people socially, politically and economically. These three elements were also the reasons that the South African people suffered greatly during the colonization.