Imperialism is the practice of expanding beyond a country’s natural borders for the purpose of military expansion, political gain, raw materials, and nationalism. However, not everyone agreed with the imperialistic views. There were those who believed it had proper ideals, while others believed it promoted the wrong principles of democracy. Imperialism especially affected the people of Africa, India, and Korea.
Economic gain is most often related as an increase in jobs. The imperialists of Europe believed that in order to do this, they needed to conquer more land. “We must look this matter in the face, and must recognize that in order that we may have more employment to give we must create more demand” (Document 1). The imperialists believed
Economic gain is most often related as an increase in jobs. The imperialists of Europe believed that in order to do this, they needed to conquer more land. “We must look this matter in the face, and must recognize that in order that we may have more employment to give we must create more demand” (Document 1). The imperialists believed