WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Colonial governments invested in infrastructure and trade and disseminated medical and technological knowledge. In some cases, they encouraged literacy, the adoption of Western human rights standards, and sowed the seeds for democratic institutions and systems of government.

Detailed explanation-2: -Colonialism and technology have always been entwined. European expansionism depended on modern technology to dominate, whether it be through deadlier weapons, faster ships or the laying of telegraph and railway lines across the west.

Detailed explanation-3: -Technology such as steamships, medicine, and repeating firearms greatly aided European colonialism in Africa and Asia during the nineteenth century. These technological advances allowed them to maneuver their forces quickly and have the firepower to kill large numbers of people at little risk to themselves.

Detailed explanation-4: -They began setting up infrastructure. They build roads, and railroads to carry goods and people all around India. They also brought with them modern farming techniques which made Indian farmers more efficient and productive. These were undoubtedly positive developments for India.