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What Were The Consequences Of Imperialism In Africa

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The Consequence of Imperialism

Imperialism is the act of forcefully taking control of the political, economic, and social life of another country by acquiring their territory. After the abolishment of slavery, and lack of profitability from the slave trade. European powers began land grabbing in africa; During the late 18th century most of africa was still undiscovered, however upon the start of imperialism during the early 19th century most of Africa was controlled by the european powers, except for Ethiopia and Liberia. Imperialism had a drastic impact on countries who were subject to such, it significantly influence how countries in the African continent functioned by remodeling their economic, cultural , political, and social structure, regardless of the few advantages brought by Imperialism, it was a dreadful thing which has left long-term damages on the African continent.
The intention of imperialist prompted an economic exploitation of countries of the African continent, to the advantage of the imperial countries. As the europeans took control of …show more content…

One of the positive effect imperialism brought to africa is that in the attempt to improve their colonies, europeans improved the sanitation and health in african countries. Education was improved. New jobs were introduced as europeans built new schools, hospitals and industries. Furthermore, with the introduction to western values through imperialism, One can also argue that the introduction of western values through imperialism helped to stop the practice of certain immoral traditions/rituals. However, these possible economic or technological benefits do not stand or make up for the damages that were caused by imperialism. It doesn’t justify for those who lost their life due to it, nor for the suffering imposed by the slave-like conditions that were forced up

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