This blog, under the direction of Maz, will serve to explain/discuss/evaluate the many sides of Imperialism and how it is involved in Chapter 25 in A History of Western Society, as well as the world today. The chapter itself details the time between 1815 and 1914 when industrialization had led to innovation, invention, and imperialism. As the empires of the European markets expanded and the populous overflowed out of the continent, no country was left untouched by the influence of Westernization. Yet some, meaning those under practical enslavement, had the age of Imperialism off a little worse than others.
An essential question for thought: Though this may be over a century in the past, is Imperialism still a concept that is used and expressed today.
Yes, in many ways Imperialism is still active and arguably ubiquitous. Many individuals and groups even consider America's reputation as a country of freedom to be based on the political, economic, and social domination that is Imperialism. Though this is a subject of strong debate, there is no doubt that even within the past thirty five years there have been instances of governmental takeover by outside forces, spheres of influence.
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