What Was The Progression Of American Colonialism
Name: Glen Velderrain
Date: 1/25/17
Teacher: White
The Colonial Era Let's start begin with, What is Colonialism? Colonialism is the establishment of a colony in one territory by a political power from another territory, and the subsequent maintenance, expansion, and exploitation of that colony. The term is also used to describe a set of unequal relationships between the colonial power and the colony and often between the colonists and the indigenous peoples. The idea of colonialism has been marked through the history of modern Europe. The Industrial Revolution made sea travel more easier so people were able to travel further. The desire for power led to the desire for land. The more land a country had the more power and influence. The idea of trade was very influential in the progression of imperialism and colonialism. New markets were always needed so the possibility of many people to buy their products was attractive. All these and the love of adventure made the three areas …show more content…
Before the Europeans came, these three underdeveloped areas had primitive technology and infrastructure. The people of these regions used dirt roads to travel and bows and arrows to fight. The nations of the west introduced and built roads, canals, and railways in Africa to allow for faster transportation. The Europeans also introduced the telegraph, which ran from Egypt to South Africa, to make communications in Africa easier. Africa became a modern culture after this advancement of technology had occurred. Some colonial governments also introduced improved medical care through the building of hospitals, and better methods of sanitation. There were new crops, tools, and farming methods which helped increase food
Date: 1/25/17
Teacher: White
The Colonial Era Let's start begin with, What is Colonialism? Colonialism is the establishment of a colony in one territory by a political power from another territory, and the subsequent maintenance, expansion, and exploitation of that colony. The term is also used to describe a set of unequal relationships between the colonial power and the colony and often between the colonists and the indigenous peoples. The idea of colonialism has been marked through the history of modern Europe. The Industrial Revolution made sea travel more easier so people were able to travel further. The desire for power led to the desire for land. The more land a country had the more power and influence. The idea of trade was very influential in the progression of imperialism and colonialism. New markets were always needed so the possibility of many people to buy their products was attractive. All these and the love of adventure made the three areas …show more content…
Before the Europeans came, these three underdeveloped areas had primitive technology and infrastructure. The people of these regions used dirt roads to travel and bows and arrows to fight. The nations of the west introduced and built roads, canals, and railways in Africa to allow for faster transportation. The Europeans also introduced the telegraph, which ran from Egypt to South Africa, to make communications in Africa easier. Africa became a modern culture after this advancement of technology had occurred. Some colonial governments also introduced improved medical care through the building of hospitals, and better methods of sanitation. There were new crops, tools, and farming methods which helped increase food