In the reading Arendt explained the stages of imperialism and how imperialism is means of controlling one group or country over politics. She stated “imperialism was born when the ruling class in capitalist production came up against national limitations to its economic expansion” (pg. 126). At this period of time the bourgeoisie turned to politics to control the means of production in Africa. Africa was rich of raw material therefore bourgeoisie went in to colonize Africa. In another page she stated, “what imperialists actually wanted was expansion of political power without the foundation of a body politic” (pg.135). By controlling the political power, bourgeoisie control the economy of the country. My question is would Africa be in the
