WORLD HISTORY

COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM

THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM 1870 1914

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Some lasting effects of Imperialism include:
A
New political boundaries
B
Violence
C
Assimilation of Culture
D
All of the Above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Imperialism impacted societies in countless negative ways. It led to slave trade which then led to social discrimination around the world. It also damaged the cultures and created disunity among the natives. Last but not least, imperialism stripped countries off their natural resources and left nothing for the natives.

Detailed explanation-2: -The British restricted Indian industries, such as textiles. An emphasis on cash crops resulted in the loss of self-sufficiency for many villagers. The conversion to cash crops reduced food production, which caused famines. British missionaries and racism threatened traditional Indian culture.

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