WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

IMPERIALISM ASIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was a negative impact of imperialism?
A
Language barriers
B
raise of taxes
C
traditions and cultures ignored
D
increase of land ownership
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Most traditional culture and languages were simply wiped away. Natural resources were exploited, without giving actual due. Labor was discriminated and forced into slavery, and had their basic rights taken away. Many Asians and Africans were shipped to America and England, against their will as plantation slave labor.

Detailed explanation-2: -The introduction of new agricultural systems by imperial powers led to the demise of hunter-gathering cultures. For instance, the spread of ranching and farming in the American Midwest resulted in the decline of indigenous cultures such as those of the Native Americans of the Plains region.

Detailed explanation-3: -It can promote generally positive agendas, like equal rights, and improve the quality of life for many people where successful. However, it can also prove detrimental to ‘inferior’ cultures and cultural values when a dominant culture takes over.

Detailed explanation-4: -Effects of imperialism It promoted order, discipline and unity in countries. The colonies had no freedom. Imperialism led to the exploitation of natural resources of the colonies. The colonies were used as the suppliers of raw materials and markets for finished products.

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