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19th century viewpoints on imperialism - Coggle Diagram
19th century viewpoints on imperialism
E, Arguments against imperialism
Colaniol powers steal and kill
There are no people who would prefer a good all
en govornmant over a bad domestik
There is not fredumb for the poople being colonised
Expansion doesn't equal more money
People who don't support imperialism
Anti- imperialism activist (like Mahatma Gandhi, who believed in self-rule and peaceful resistance)
Indigineous people in colonies (Indians under Britain rule, Africans under European control)
Some politicians and thinkers in Europe (who saw imperialism as morally wrong or a waste of money)
Arguments for imperialism
Access to resources
National pride/projection of power
British believed they had to civilise people in colonies. Thus they believed they were a superior species
Trade routes
Strategic military placements for bases. Against rivals such as France,
Outlet for surplus population
Who supported imperialism
British goverment
geverment officials
Some Indian Elite Groups
All-India Muslim League
Viewpoint of indigenous people
Disraption of their way of life
Erasing the indigenous culture
Suppression of identity
Theft of land and resources
Misunderstonding
Frequent violation of trities
Distrust and vague language