Imperialism is a form of nationalism that places its political, social and economic life above another state. It has a wide range of negative effects on the targeted group. European nations have been practicing imperialism since the early 1800s. Europe was a global leader during this period, and colonies were established in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Africa. The colonies were encouraged to be populated by the citizens of the states that owned them. Europe’s economy was helped by imperialism. It is still possible to see the influence of imperialism in different countries.
DadabhaiNaroji is the leader in the Indian independence movement. He stated that Britain’s rule was a blessing to all nations it had ruled. The rule was called the knife of sugar by the natives, meaning it was both helpful and dangerous. The countries that were considered superior did so by improving the health of the natives, thereby reducing major diseases and increasing the life expectancy of many. They created centres to treat chronic and severe ailments, such as those that were suffered by leapers in 1905. Europeans also brought modern civilization and improved their living standards. Forcible labour was another option where natives were forced to work as slaves. Colonialists made children work as slaves. A 1919 photograph of children in Cameroon showing them spinning cotton shows how colonialists coveted the colonies. They would do whatever it took to increase the output. A statement by A.E. Scrivener was a European missionary working in Congo in 1903. He showed that the natives were not entitled to their rights and had only to obey the orders of their superiors. They were taken to the forest to collect rubber, where they were made slaves. If they didn’t please their bosses they would be executed. This was an indication of the extent to which they were being mistreated and their main goal in colonization. They wanted to take as many resources out of the colonies as possible. Because of their greed for resources, the superiors forced the natives to be evacuated from their homes to an area where they could be watched and made to work when needed. In 1901, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Germany’s emperor, addressed the North Regatta Association. He stated that the European states had acquired the territories to gain access to these resources. This shows they were ready to do whatever it took to acquire colonies and reap the benefits.
Jules Ferry was the French prime-mister speech that Jules Ferry addressed in 1884 to French chambers. It focused on the French colonial extension. This shows how Europeans view themselves as superior to other races. It is clear that many of these countries have been closely monitored and are now unable to exert as much control over them as they used to. This also shows that European nations are more interested in staying on top and gaining the benefits they receive from these countries than separating from them. Jules believed that superiors were entitled to more rights than the natives. This is why they must always be at top. They need to replenish their Navy ships’ supplies and refuel at places like Madagascar or Cameroon. Their colonies are now civilized, which is an advantage for the people. F.D. provided another document that explains how the empire of east Africa came about. Lugard, who was a colonial admin for Britain1893, explains that Europeans are superior races and should be respected. The principal reason the empire was established was to gain respect from Africans through the subjugation of the British. Britain was made to feel superior despite its achievements. Lugard also said that it would have been foolish for Europeans to copy the culture and lifestyles of the natives.
The Earl of Croner was Egypt’s viceroy in 1908. He wrote a document outlining the reasons why Britain bought Egypt. Britain has been responsible for its operations and has invested heavily in Egypt. This is because Britain can enjoy many advantages from remaining in Egypt.