Imperialism

The political cartoon "Thus colonize the English" critiques European imperialism by highlighting the British exploitation of African natives for wealth, while masquerading moral superiority. It...

The Industrial Revolution was linked to imperialism in that the Industrial Revolution created a demand for more raw materials and additional markets in which to sell products, which countries...

The arguments for imperialism included the US and Europe's desire to find new sources of raw materials, establish new markets for trade, spread Christianity and Western ideas, and create strategic...

Wilfred Scawen Blunt's "Britain's Imperial Destiny" is a critical examination of British imperialism, extracted from his diary entries. Blunt, a Conservative politician, vehemently opposed...

British and French imperialism differed significantly in philosophy and impact. The British maintained a distant relationship with colonial populations, viewing them as distinct from Europeans, and...

According to Hobson, British foreign policy primarily served the interests of the wealthy and privileged classes, driven by greed and the pursuit of profit. These individuals used state resources to...

A "colony" is a territory fully controlled by another country, with settlers often relocating there, like Australia under British rule. A "protectorate" maintains its sovereignty but relies on...

Nationalism, defined as strong loyalty to one's country and belief in its superiority, can contribute to imperialism when taken to extremes. While mainstream nationalism involves national pride and a...

European acquisition of African colonies between 1880-1914 was driven by industrialization, commerce, and religion. The need for resources and markets due to industrial growth and consumerism,...

Imperialism in North Africa had both positive and negative impacts. Negatively, it replaced traditional tribal cultures, bureaucracies, and religions with foreign values, leading to profound cultural...

Imperialism provided significant economic, political, and social benefits to the imperial powers. Economically, it allowed access to cheap raw materials and new markets for European goods, bolstering...

Progressivism and imperialism shared the belief that mainstream American culture was superior, driving efforts to "civilize" others domestically and abroad. Progressives aimed to transform immigrants...

According to Hobson in Imperialism: A Study, the primary beneficiaries of imperialism are the wealthy and upper classes within capitalist societies. Hobson argues that these groups drive imperialism...

Western industrial powers acquired global empires through their technological, military, and economic superiority. For instance, Britain's victory in the Opium Wars enabled it to impose unequal...

Imperialism in the 18th and 19th centuries was driven by economic, geopolitical, and ideological factors. European powers sought raw materials and new markets during the Industrial Revolution and...

Metropolitan and peripheral theories explain Britain's role in the Scramble for Africa differently. Metropolitan theories focus on internal factors, such as economic needs, driving imperialism, as...

Racism was closely tied to imperialism as it provided a justification for imperial powers to conquer and rule over other peoples. European and American imperialists often viewed themselves as...

Imperialism should be evaluated within its historical context. In ancient times, conquering weaker nations was often seen as a duty, while today, the United Nations generally opposes territorial...

John Hobson and Cain & Hopkins both attribute the British Scramble for Africa to economic motivations. Hobson argues that industrial overproduction in Britain necessitated acquiring colonies to...

Both British and French imperialism involved the expansion of their empires through colonization, economic exploitation, and cultural influence. They sought to control foreign lands for resources,...

Imperialism involves a country's use of power to dominate other regions for economic, military, religious, or ethnocentric reasons, often exploiting these areas for its own benefit. "New Imperialism"...

Exploitation is not inherently human, as environmental and political factors also influence group behavior. While survival instincts can lead to exploitation, some groups never pursued imperialism....

In the 19th century, industrialized states expanded their empires using both economic and military methods. Economically, these states exerted control by leveraging their industrial power, as seen in...