Imperialism, or globalization in a different term, had upon the world far-reaching impacts throughout history in many aspects, such as political, cultural and economic. It has taken different forms, from the conquest of the Mongol Empire to the dictatorship period of King Leopold II in the Congo, and a much altered when the United States applied the methods of imperialism to the global economy. Certainly, the old and the new imperialism have had both positive and negative effects on different parts of the world. Going back in time, during the 13th century, the Mongol Empire was created by Genghis Khan and was one of the most powerful empires in the history that its aura of supremacy still lingered even years after it collapsed. When Genghis
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Moreover, during the rule of Khubilai Khan, Genghis Khan’s grandson, the empire experienced its golden period since the last time when Genghis Khan was on the throne. This period was when imperialism concentrated more towards the benefit of the nations as the whole even in the conquered regions, and interested in more of foreign affairs. The footprints of the horses’ hooves naturally implanted the Mongolian culture in every region that they conquered, adjusted and improved the economy in those regions. For instance, by adjusting the Silk Road trading points to go pass the Mongolian land, the Mongolians brought up a significant amount of economic and cultural advantages, mostly through trading. China as one of its largest colonies also benefitted from new political regimes and knowledge brought by the Mongols such as literature, art, new civilization system and improvements in the economy. Also, other regions that conquered by the Mongol, even though they “suffered devastating conquests and radical adjustments to a markedly different kind of rule, but they were about to enjoy an unprecedented century of political …show more content…
Especially in modern times, when there seemed to be no trace of imperialism, neo-imperialism still existed underground. Many were dumbfounded by what King Leopold II had done in secret to the Congo, but would even be more stunned at things the United States, a more modernized country where liberty and justice were highly valued, has done. The Americans have always wondered to what extent has the US done to the Middle East countries, that resulted in the 9/11 tragedy. Of course, the US’s intervention in the Middle East was accounted for, however, the reason was that the United States has been creating its own “empire”, and took a wrong step. John Perkins, author of his controversial work “The Confession of an Economic Hit Man”, has thoroughly described his work as an insider in this plan of imperialism, often call the Economic Hit Man, hereby sponsored by the United States’ government and private companies to put foreign countries in debts, make them go bankrupt “so that they would be forever beholden to their creditors, and so they would present easy targets when we needed favors, including military bases, UN votes, or access to oil and other natural resources.” (Perkins 15) Imperialism played around with morality, and so did the United States. In a literal sense, it was deceiving the
Moreover, during the rule of Khubilai Khan, Genghis Khan’s grandson, the empire experienced its golden period since the last time when Genghis Khan was on the throne. This period was when imperialism concentrated more towards the benefit of the nations as the whole even in the conquered regions, and interested in more of foreign affairs. The footprints of the horses’ hooves naturally implanted the Mongolian culture in every region that they conquered, adjusted and improved the economy in those regions. For instance, by adjusting the Silk Road trading points to go pass the Mongolian land, the Mongolians brought up a significant amount of economic and cultural advantages, mostly through trading. China as one of its largest colonies also benefitted from new political regimes and knowledge brought by the Mongols such as literature, art, new civilization system and improvements in the economy. Also, other regions that conquered by the Mongol, even though they “suffered devastating conquests and radical adjustments to a markedly different kind of rule, but they were about to enjoy an unprecedented century of political …show more content…
Especially in modern times, when there seemed to be no trace of imperialism, neo-imperialism still existed underground. Many were dumbfounded by what King Leopold II had done in secret to the Congo, but would even be more stunned at things the United States, a more modernized country where liberty and justice were highly valued, has done. The Americans have always wondered to what extent has the US done to the Middle East countries, that resulted in the 9/11 tragedy. Of course, the US’s intervention in the Middle East was accounted for, however, the reason was that the United States has been creating its own “empire”, and took a wrong step. John Perkins, author of his controversial work “The Confession of an Economic Hit Man”, has thoroughly described his work as an insider in this plan of imperialism, often call the Economic Hit Man, hereby sponsored by the United States’ government and private companies to put foreign countries in debts, make them go bankrupt “so that they would be forever beholden to their creditors, and so they would present easy targets when we needed favors, including military bases, UN votes, or access to oil and other natural resources.” (Perkins 15) Imperialism played around with morality, and so did the United States. In a literal sense, it was deceiving the