Whether for economic, nationalist, or humanitarian reasons, more powerful nations have

often interfered with the affairs of weaker nations. These more powerful nations, including the

United States, Britain, and several European countries, have in the past exploited less fortunate ones

for resources, capital, and knowledge. Yet in return countries located in South America, Africa, and

Southeast Asia have gained the technology and capital that, over a period of time and development,

One point of view could be that imperialism results in oppression and abuse. While this is

sometimes a temporary side effect of larger nations adopting protectorates, the long term effects

often cause the weaker nation to grow stronger. Even when a country feels they must rebel against

their suppressor, they gain a sense of nationalism and independence, resulting in a more distinct

culture than before. Why then, should a country have to withdraw from such interference?

Another argument could be that only when needed, should a country be involved with

another's affairs. Yet with this point of view most would agree that there would be too much

a great financial crisis. This allowed European ships to pass through the canal and cut thousands

the Americans, opened up two Japanese ports to foreign trade as well as meeting other demands of

nations should be encouraged for the growth of both countries.

and in the more powerful nations of Europe. It created a needed education system and increased

and heathen nations can learn to be civilized from missionaries. Imperialism also follows the laws

created a theory using social Darwinism called Manifest Destiny where Americans believed they

colonies that bettered their economy. When these colonies became independent and rebelled, it

Sometimes referred to as "The White Man's Burden", this helps civilize societies and gives them

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