occurs when a strong nation takes over a weaker nation or region
and dominates its economic, political, or cultural life.
Beginning in the 15th century and extending all the way through
the 19th century, European nations competed for colonies across
the globe. These colonies were exploited for their materials,
and used as new markets for European goods. Europeans had little
regard for most of the indigenous peoples of these areas, and as
a result, there was great loss of life and culture. Old
Imperialism occurs in the 15th through centuries in Africa,
India, the Americas, and parts of Asia The motives were the same
for most areas, the establishment of lucrative trade routes.
Various European countries dominated these trades routes and one
time or another, and a some countries, such as Great Britain and
Spain, came to dominate entire countries. New Imperialism was
practiced by European nations and Japan throughout the 1800s and
early 1900s. In every case, a nation would experience prior to
practicing imperiali