Imperialism Is The Conception Or Preservation Of An...

(Answer 1.)- As explained by The Dictionary of Human Geography, Imperialism is the conception or preservation of an unequal economic, cultural, and territorial relationship usually between states and often in the form of an empire, based on domination and subordination. Imperialism is pretty much using the countries power through military force or politics. -In the late 1800 s, Spain, England, and France were the main powers. In the early 1500 s, Europeans began building their empires in the western hemisphere. However, by the 1800 s, Spain and Portugal were no longer the most powerful countries. And at this time, the largest British colony became the United States. Colonization continued to take place during this time by Russia,†¦show more content†¦On the other hand, Britain did not have adequate silver to exchange with the Qing Empire. So because of this they bartered on Indian opium. -Africa experienced imperialism when Belgian King Leopold sent some representatives to establish trade with the indigenous Africans residing in the Congo. This became known as â€Å"The Scramble for Africa†. 2. Discuss the process of industrialization. What were the necessary conditions to industrialize, and how was each critical? What principle inventions and innovations were important to the industrial revolution and why? In the Week 3 document, â€Å"Industrial Revolution and Women,† what are some of the key ways the author suggests women were impacted by Industrialization? (Answer 2.)- Industrialization is the movement where world or society changes its ways from a more old fashioned society of production, to a society more focused on manufacturing goods and granting services. The increase in mass production and machinery would take the place of manual labor leaving many people without work. -Some conditions that were necessary in order to industrialize were new farming methods. One of them being that there were less people needed to grow more crops. An increase in population would also be a favorable condition for Industrialization, as well as cheap labor, and even improvements in communication. In the 1700s, the agricultural revolution created some conditions that were perfect for the