Imperialism Imperialism, the practice by which powerful nations or peoples seek to extend and maintain control or influence over weaker nations or peoples, has been highly debated over the history of the World (Wesseling, H. L, 1997). In 1492, Columbus discovered the New World and, in 1498, Vasco-da-Gama discovered a sea route to India (Smith, Simon C. 1998). These discoveries helped a lot in the European expansion. The colonization of Asia, Africa and America began in the 16th century. …showed first 75 words of 1940 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1940 total…and markets for them-, Political -based on the reputation desire and effects of nationalism-, Military –based on military power, defense and colonies’ manpower-, and Cultural –based on legitimization, spreading religion and devotion-aspects. Considering that most of the time Europe was only conquering because of Social Darwinism, which fueled the theory of racial superiority. “They exploited holes in societies for their own gains, no matter what the consequences were to the entire social well-being.” (Rempel G. 1998)