Imperialism is the policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force. In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, many countries invaded other countries and took over by force, ruling harshly in order to get whatever it was they needed from the country. Often, imperialistic countries were looking for raw materials and other means to better their own economies by expanding into the country they had just entered. The imperialism practiced by America and Belgium, each in its own way, resulted in short and long term effects on the people of their target countries.
In the year 1902, the United States of America colonized the Philippines. They did it for the classic reasons; money and raw materials. While the …show more content…
It all began when President William McKinley pushed for a total takeover of the 116,000-square-mile Philippine archipelago, which had belonged to Spain for more than three centuries. Spain signed the Treaty of Paris on December 10, 1898, yielding the Philippines to the United States for twenty million dollars. That treaty also ended …show more content…
They wanted money, raw materials, national pride, or spread Christianity. While the causes for imperialism are very important, the effects imperializing countries had on their colonies are even more important. There were many positive effects, such as reduced local warfare, improved sanitation, hospitals were built, and education was greatly encouraged. Lifespans increased, literacy rates went up, and there was an economic growth. Railroads, dams, and telephone and telegraph lines were built in order to aid the economic growth. While there were many positive effects, imperialism came with negative effects as well. Many people lost their land and independence, many people died, and families were broken up. The effects of imperialism were universal. They were able to be seen due to a pattern of behavior in universal power; harsh ruling and then ultimately granting independence. Imperialist powers throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries had major long and short lasting effects on their
In the year 1902, the United States of America colonized the Philippines. They did it for the classic reasons; money and raw materials. While the …show more content…
It all began when President William McKinley pushed for a total takeover of the 116,000-square-mile Philippine archipelago, which had belonged to Spain for more than three centuries. Spain signed the Treaty of Paris on December 10, 1898, yielding the Philippines to the United States for twenty million dollars. That treaty also ended …show more content…
They wanted money, raw materials, national pride, or spread Christianity. While the causes for imperialism are very important, the effects imperializing countries had on their colonies are even more important. There were many positive effects, such as reduced local warfare, improved sanitation, hospitals were built, and education was greatly encouraged. Lifespans increased, literacy rates went up, and there was an economic growth. Railroads, dams, and telephone and telegraph lines were built in order to aid the economic growth. While there were many positive effects, imperialism came with negative effects as well. Many people lost their land and independence, many people died, and families were broken up. The effects of imperialism were universal. They were able to be seen due to a pattern of behavior in universal power; harsh ruling and then ultimately granting independence. Imperialist powers throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries had major long and short lasting effects on their