The Age of Imperialism was a period of time when industrialized countries were selfish, greedy and egotistical. Countries and people that participated in imperialism had different motives for their actions; many wanted to gain control of land for military, economic, intellectual, religion and exploration. Essentially imperialism had become a game where countries were trying to become more powerful than their competitors by colonizing undeveloped land around the world. However, those that were being imperialized were suffering at the hands of these imperial powers and imperialism was not a symbiotic relationship between imperial countries and undeveloped countries. New imperialism was injurious to nations such as China, Africa and India due
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Natives experienced a loss of culture as foreign rulers sent to manage colonies put reforms into place but furthermore, there was no native representation in the government to fight for the preservation of customs. In Algeria, a colony controlled by French Christians, the Arabic language was banned and, “… the policy of assimilation, applied automatically to some and refused systematically to others, has reduced the Islamic society to the most complete servitude.” (Ferhat Abbas, 1943). Imperialism was forcing Algerians to adopt the French culture and their beliefs were being repressed; at the time, Europeans saw themselves to be better than the savages in Africa. In India, the Public Nuisance Laws restricted Indian citizens and forced them to part ways with many of their cultural aspects. Citizens were afraid to follow their culture or be themselves because they could be punished for “making an atmosphere noxious to health”, “obscene acts and songs” and “adulteration of food or drink intended for sale”(Chapter XIV of Offense Affecting The Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency, and Morals). Many things that fell into these categories were seen as rude or disrespectful to the British …show more content…
One main reason for imperialism was a large demand for raw materials and new markets in industrial European countries. However, when European countries entered India, the land, “… supplied raw materials and provided markets for England’s industrial goods. The destruction of industry led to unemployment on a vast scale” (Jawaharlal Nehru, 1946). The Europeans became stronger and wealthier in this situation, but it was injurious to natives because it hurt their businesses and other ventures. It is also said that in India, Europeans, “…live off of India while they are here. When they go, they carry all they have gained,” (Dadabhai Naoroji, 1887). Europeans claim that they were taking raw materials and in exchange, they were modernizing the country, but according to many, they did nothing of this sort. A situation similar to this took place in China when Britain demanded that, “… the British Subjects should have some Ports whereat they may barren and refit their Ships, when required, and keep Stores for that purpose.” (Treaty of Nanjing, 1842). The Chinese did not want to interact with Western countries, but the British officials forced themselves into the country and the Chinese did not find gain in the opening of these ports. If anything, it hurt their economy and caused new problems such as the fact that the self-strengthening
Natives experienced a loss of culture as foreign rulers sent to manage colonies put reforms into place but furthermore, there was no native representation in the government to fight for the preservation of customs. In Algeria, a colony controlled by French Christians, the Arabic language was banned and, “… the policy of assimilation, applied automatically to some and refused systematically to others, has reduced the Islamic society to the most complete servitude.” (Ferhat Abbas, 1943). Imperialism was forcing Algerians to adopt the French culture and their beliefs were being repressed; at the time, Europeans saw themselves to be better than the savages in Africa. In India, the Public Nuisance Laws restricted Indian citizens and forced them to part ways with many of their cultural aspects. Citizens were afraid to follow their culture or be themselves because they could be punished for “making an atmosphere noxious to health”, “obscene acts and songs” and “adulteration of food or drink intended for sale”(Chapter XIV of Offense Affecting The Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency, and Morals). Many things that fell into these categories were seen as rude or disrespectful to the British …show more content…
One main reason for imperialism was a large demand for raw materials and new markets in industrial European countries. However, when European countries entered India, the land, “… supplied raw materials and provided markets for England’s industrial goods. The destruction of industry led to unemployment on a vast scale” (Jawaharlal Nehru, 1946). The Europeans became stronger and wealthier in this situation, but it was injurious to natives because it hurt their businesses and other ventures. It is also said that in India, Europeans, “…live off of India while they are here. When they go, they carry all they have gained,” (Dadabhai Naoroji, 1887). Europeans claim that they were taking raw materials and in exchange, they were modernizing the country, but according to many, they did nothing of this sort. A situation similar to this took place in China when Britain demanded that, “… the British Subjects should have some Ports whereat they may barren and refit their Ships, when required, and keep Stores for that purpose.” (Treaty of Nanjing, 1842). The Chinese did not want to interact with Western countries, but the British officials forced themselves into the country and the Chinese did not find gain in the opening of these ports. If anything, it hurt their economy and caused new problems such as the fact that the self-strengthening