Cortland+K.

 __Causes For Imperialism__ The major causes for Imperialism were economic growth, nationalism, a balance of power, and "The White Man's Burden" or the thought that Europeans were superior to every other race and it was their job to civilize every other race (regentsprep.org).  __European Imperialism In Africa__ The Europeans thought that changing African countries into protectorates, spheres of influences, and directly ruled colonies was their job and their right. They easily took over other countries due to their advanced weapons and military style. The mainland of Europe accepted Imperialism because it brought economic growth and cheaper labor. The African people tried to resist Imperialism with guerrilla warfare but sooner or later all of the African countries that were invaded had been subdued to the European powers. __Imperialism In The Middle East and the East India Company__ European countries invaded the Middle East in the former Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire that ruled the Middle East for centuries had their power decline due to corruption and lack of monetary gain. The European countries took advantage of this decline to take over these countries. Great Britain took ever the Egyptian region and the Suez Canal which lets them trade with their other controlled area of India. The East India Company, under British Rule, controlled over three fifths of India. The main idea of the company was to make money but they did balance out the some stress between different religions by making them work together and accept the other religions. Indian natives tried to resist when their beliefs were tested with new rifles that were issued to them. The rifle cartridges were coated in animal fat from pig or cow which were sacred or forbidden to certain religions. This revolt was put down by British forces but not without impacting the forces in India. __Impact of Imperialism in the World Today__

Positive effects of Imperialism in India are peace for the country, the taking away of the caste system and promoting justice, better railroad systems helping the economy, a public school system for the Indian children and a new postal system for better communication. Negative effects of Imperialism is the Indians having an ever lasting hate for the British, and the destruction of some Indian culture that will never be able to be reinstated.