Western Imperialism

New imperialism during the 19th century was fueled by the European desire to obtain resources to meet the needs of its newly industrialized society. The only way to do this was to push outward to unknown territory and gain control of its inhabitants and resources. Continents such as Africa and Asia were eventually explored. However, it was Africa that was found to be rich in many raw materials that would serve as catalysts to a bolstering European economy marked by industrialization. Though many of the inhabitants fought back against European imperialist aggression, some welcomed it. In, Abina and the Important Men, we can see that the relationship between the Westerners and the inhabitants was quite slippery due to opposition to Western imperialism by some, but also an appreciation to the modernization that Europeans brought to the area.
As the world approached the 20th century, many of the central powers became hungry for more land and competition for more power in the now industrialized world was high. Countries such as Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, and Spain were now competing for the most power within European politics. Once way in which they would obtain this power was to acquire new territories around the world and expand their ideals there. Territories deemed “inferior” were now subject to European
History continuously sides with those who “speak” the loudest. Non-Westerners in these countries during the time of European imperialism did not have the chance to actively voice their opinions without brute opposition, but Abina and the Important Men gives some very important insight into the relationship that the non-Westerners and Westerners (specifically Africans and Britain’s) had during the time of imperialism. With this, we can see that there will always be the willing and those who resist with great