European Imperialism Case Study

1. Examine the social changes that occurred in Asia and Africa due to European Imperialism:
Before the imperialism, Africa and Asia ruled on their own terms, and were internally self-sufficient. European conflict within Africa and Asia was limited, except where Europe had set up new ports, two new states and where Boer farmers gained more territory in Africa. Although, during and after the imperialism, Europe had conquered most of Africa and Asia’s continents after battles for power. Overall, the European Imperialism had a big impact on both Asia and Africa by creating new political elements, and developed a large, unfair economy for most. Europeans had no respect for basic African beliefs and the imperialism had led to destruction of basic