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Cons of Imperialism on Traditional Cultures

  • Disrupted traditional political units (tribes, small kingdoms)
  • Famines occured in places that could at one time feed themselves
  • Heavy taxes were imposed
  • Families were broken when men were forced to work far away
  • People were forced to abandon their traditions

Pros of Imperialism on Traditional Cultures

  • Education was improved
  • Hospitals and schools were built
  • New technology
  • Modern communication system
  • Developement of industry (boosted economy)
  • Transportation networks introduced
  • New medical breakthroughs (vaccines, improved hygeine)

Cons of Imperialism on Western Culture

  • Resistance to imperialism began to emerge (uprisings)
  • Competition began to fuel tensions between western nations

Pros of Imperialism on Western Culture

  • Native peoples of the colonies provided cheap labor for the Westerners
  • The Christian faith was adopted in many colonies
  • They spread the Western culture throughout the world
  • The British textile industry flourished
  • Tax money from colonies was obtained

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Friday, May 23, 2008

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