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Imperialism
When the Europeans sought to expand their empire, they had many different effects on all the territories they sought to control. European imperialism sparked a way of thinking that dominated the European way of life for many years. The aim of the imperialistic movement was to gain control of foreign territories in order to create a wealthier and more powerful state. With the additions of new technologies came an even greater push to take control of other nations in order for the Europeans to enhance there own status within there communities. With Asia being such a big target for European imperialism: India, China, and Japan where the most visible. All three fell in some way or another, but only one truly stood back up on its feet in order to claim a spot next to the European powers.
British imperialism in India was easy pickings, from a strategic stand point; India practically invited the British to conquer their territories. The Mugal Emperors of India gave too much authority to the English East India Company (Bently & Ziegler 915). With the British having such strong bases in India, the British could not help themselves but to take control when the right opportunity arose. That mistake cost the Indian people dearly; they were eventually made second class citizens in there own country. The new government established by the British government was designed to empower and generate profits for the British. India tried to regain its Mughal government, however, the technology that the British possessed quickly squashed any rebellions that arose (Bently & Ziegler 916). Soon after the rebellions were squashed it seems like the Indians gave up and accepted British rule.
China was a different story, they did not get colonized like the Indians, however, they did suffer defeats and where forced to sign treaties that forced them to have unequal trade rights with both the United States and European powers. This no doubt played a...
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