Only European powers emerged as colonial powers thanks for the scientific, technological, and The Industrial Revolution. Their aspirations and ambitions for more land, resources and gold forced them to indulge in the practice of Colonialism and Imperialism. It is theirs greed that brought them on the verge of destruction when the competition took ugly form. In this […]
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The impacts that the American people borne by the arrival of european imperial powers different from that of Africa and Asia. Spain, Portugal, France, and England, were the major players responsible for the distruction of the way of life of the indigenous people. They not only exploited the natural resources of the Americas, such as
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Scramble for Africa by the colonial powers like Great Britain, France, Germany, Portugal and Belgium left unforgettable dent in the minds of African people. Let it be plunder for plantation crops, natural resources, gold or even slave trade, the culturally and resource rich land is still facing the consequences for which they are not responsible.
Unquestionably, colonization of Asia by European imperial powers marks a significant period in history. The dark phase not only shaped the socio-economic aspects of society but also had lasting impacts that are still felt today. The establishment of imperial powers in Asia began in the 16th century, with various European countries like Great Britain, France,
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Both Colonialism and imperialism are much talked terms. They seem similar but have differences as well. Imperialism can be driven by economic interests, political ambitions, or even the desire for cultural supremacy. Whereas, colonialism is characterized by direct political control and administration of the colonized territories. Let’s begin understanding Colonialism and Imperialism. Colonialism and imperialism
It was a dominant practice or phase of world history marked by the exploration, settlement, subjugation and exploitation of resources by european nations. According to some thinkers, it was the necessity as the nations became accustomed to the goods or resources in asian countries and others. Undoubtedly, it has changed the economic and political landscape
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The romanticism was the philosophical and cultural movement emerged as a reaction to the rational and scientific approach of the the Enlightenment. Certainly, romanticism celebrated the unique qualities of every individual and encouraged self-expression. Thinkers of romanticism was against the objective and impersonal approach. In this blog, I’m going to clarify the relationship between “Romanticism and
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It was the period when european explorers set on voyages of explorationaimed to find out new new trade routes, wealth, and knowledge. In addition, theirs expedition were driven and motivated by curiosity and ambition to explore unknown land to stretch influence of theirs nation. In this blog post, you will read about “The Age of
The age of revolutions: a turning point in world history was the result of host of reasons. It includes The Renaissance and the Enlightenment, scientific inquiry, oppressive social conditions, awareness of rights, and new ideas by John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Voltaire. All these factors fueled the aspirations of masses that transformed the social, economic and
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It was the era when means and modes of production underwent huge transformation. Handloom replaced by Powerloom, and machine made goods dominated the era. It was driven by earlier The Scientific Revolution, technical advancements and demand for more goods for newly discovered markets. Let’s see how The Industrial Revolution: A process of modernization, impacted every aspect
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