Negative Effects Of European Imperialism

Heather, European imperialism had many negative consequences from attempting to expand the nation's territory by establishing economic and political leadership. As you mentioned, they used their power of knowledge, medication advancements, and strength to abuse and mistreat the natives and their region they continuously invaded. They were very greedy and would do whatever it took to gain power and dominate other territories. They utilized their knowledge of technology in many ways such as to make changes to Western firearms, developed iron steamboats to carry European goods and arms, and developed medications to cure tropical diseases. This movement also brought world changes, to this day still has lasting effects. The 19th century brought
major influencing factors in today’s world of technology, medicine, infrastructure, irrigation, missionary and humanity relations. Missionaries looked at imperialism as an opportunity to spread Christianity to those who had not heard God’s word. Missionaries and humanitarians both helped bring assistance to the native people.