To what extent does the evidence support imperialism?
The battle between imperialism and nationalism is the determination of whether nationalism is the cause or effect of imperialism. The perspective of a typical white man during the 19th and 20th century is exceptionally different from how the uncolonized people view imperialism. Western Empires were supportive of colonialism, however the common population and uncivilized favored nationalism. Nationalism allows for emancipation and the unity of shared history, language, and beliefs. The documents support imperialism to little extent, the evidence critiques imperialism through the point of view of a “white man” which differs from the perspective of the “uncivilized” during the turn of the …show more content…
They influenced the rest of the world through colonizing. Empire building was countries like Great Britain, France, Germany, and Russia’s way of obtaining the three G’s (gold, glory, god). They colonized for the desire of mercantilism, competition with others for more colonies, and to strengthen their navies and armies. They also had religious attitudes that believed it was their duty to bring the uncivilized out into the light. Rulers invade and conquer, this emphasizes that “Power decides where the lines are drawn –and changes of power mean that those lines change too” (Howarth 6). These borders drawn were patterns of power that disregarded the feelings of the native populations. Nationalism was arising to become a potent force of world affairs. The Boer War of 1899–1902 of Dutch settlers in South Africa and their black supporters who would not submit to the British government.. The U.S. conquest of the Philippines, Hawaii, Cuba ,and other Pacific islands was done to “’liberate’ these lands from Spanish rule” (Howarth 11). The anti-foreign Boxer Revolution in China in 1900, led to military intervention by the foreign nations of Russia, the Western powers, and also Japan. The maps in Howarth’s chapter two reveal how the empires were made up of various people of different ethnicities. This was awakening nationalistic aspirations of the colonies, which would eventually pull the empires …show more content…
The British and Americans assumed that they were blessing the non-white and non-Christians with civilization. Kipling thought of westernization led to hate and ungratefulness of the subjects. The “uncivilized ” were adding to “the white man’s burden” (1) with their troubles and complaints. Victor Gilliam’s cartoon, “Apologies to Rudyard Kipling” was drawn to oppose Kipling’s poem. It pointed out the fact that the “barbarians” did not want or need the “help” of the arrogant “empires” of Great Britain and United States. The stereotyped characters of John Bull and Uncle Sam carry the “savages” (Chinese, Indians, Natives, Cubans, Africans, and Mexicans) in basket uphill towards the god-like statue of civilization. In “En Chine: Le Gateau de Rois et ... Empereurs”, the power struggle of nations at the turn of the century is displayed. The cartoon disrespects China, for it was thought as a “piece of cake” and dessert obtain. China was seen as old-fashioned by the wealthy and powerful European empires. Imperialism is indicated through the fact that only the ruler of the nations are drawn, the perspective of the common people was not shown. By the look of the nations drawn in the cartoon and how the counties treat one and another, the artist is foreshadowing the upcoming World War One and nationalistic movements to
The battle between imperialism and nationalism is the determination of whether nationalism is the cause or effect of imperialism. The perspective of a typical white man during the 19th and 20th century is exceptionally different from how the uncolonized people view imperialism. Western Empires were supportive of colonialism, however the common population and uncivilized favored nationalism. Nationalism allows for emancipation and the unity of shared history, language, and beliefs. The documents support imperialism to little extent, the evidence critiques imperialism through the point of view of a “white man” which differs from the perspective of the “uncivilized” during the turn of the …show more content…
They influenced the rest of the world through colonizing. Empire building was countries like Great Britain, France, Germany, and Russia’s way of obtaining the three G’s (gold, glory, god). They colonized for the desire of mercantilism, competition with others for more colonies, and to strengthen their navies and armies. They also had religious attitudes that believed it was their duty to bring the uncivilized out into the light. Rulers invade and conquer, this emphasizes that “Power decides where the lines are drawn –and changes of power mean that those lines change too” (Howarth 6). These borders drawn were patterns of power that disregarded the feelings of the native populations. Nationalism was arising to become a potent force of world affairs. The Boer War of 1899–1902 of Dutch settlers in South Africa and their black supporters who would not submit to the British government.. The U.S. conquest of the Philippines, Hawaii, Cuba ,and other Pacific islands was done to “’liberate’ these lands from Spanish rule” (Howarth 11). The anti-foreign Boxer Revolution in China in 1900, led to military intervention by the foreign nations of Russia, the Western powers, and also Japan. The maps in Howarth’s chapter two reveal how the empires were made up of various people of different ethnicities. This was awakening nationalistic aspirations of the colonies, which would eventually pull the empires …show more content…
The British and Americans assumed that they were blessing the non-white and non-Christians with civilization. Kipling thought of westernization led to hate and ungratefulness of the subjects. The “uncivilized ” were adding to “the white man’s burden” (1) with their troubles and complaints. Victor Gilliam’s cartoon, “Apologies to Rudyard Kipling” was drawn to oppose Kipling’s poem. It pointed out the fact that the “barbarians” did not want or need the “help” of the arrogant “empires” of Great Britain and United States. The stereotyped characters of John Bull and Uncle Sam carry the “savages” (Chinese, Indians, Natives, Cubans, Africans, and Mexicans) in basket uphill towards the god-like statue of civilization. In “En Chine: Le Gateau de Rois et ... Empereurs”, the power struggle of nations at the turn of the century is displayed. The cartoon disrespects China, for it was thought as a “piece of cake” and dessert obtain. China was seen as old-fashioned by the wealthy and powerful European empires. Imperialism is indicated through the fact that only the ruler of the nations are drawn, the perspective of the common people was not shown. By the look of the nations drawn in the cartoon and how the counties treat one and another, the artist is foreshadowing the upcoming World War One and nationalistic movements to