Response To Imperialism

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During the Modern era, imperialism emerged, fueled by the need for raw materials and a larger labor force. Imperialistic powers like the United States and Great Brittan used their power to manipulate weaker regions of the world, and exploiting their people. The regions subject to imperial powers were highly influenced in their ways of society and daily life. Many people had differing opinions of imperialism, leading to rebellion and the support of imperialism. During the 19th and 20th centuries, Africa’s responses to imperialism were responses of rebellion (3,4,5,6,7), the pleading for help (1,2,3), and the blame for negative consequences were places on the leaders of the community. During the 19th and 20th centuries Africa responded through …show more content…

Kumalo talks of how when nations and their leaders surrendered to the white people, their lives turned downhill as they were treated like slaves, and women were raped. Leaders in government positions were the people signing the contracts, were sentencing their countries to their demise (3). Asantewa speaks about how “if you, the men of Ashanti will not go forward than we (women) will (5).” The men were usually the ones who were in power, and therefore they were to blame for signing the unequal contract of the imperial powers. This was used to convince the men to rise up to fight, using the pride of fighting for your country and honor of being male, as a convincing message. Maherero uses phrases of pride and honor to ignite a flame in people’s hearts to start fighting against this injustice (6). Using the heart to argue is very convincing, and Maherero depended on this to give leaders a push in the right direction. The blaming of the leaders misdirected the blame, and caused people to be unhappy with their leaders and up rise. Overall, consequences of imperialism in Africa were negative, as Rebellions resulted in death, and pleading lead to taking advantage of African countries. The reactions of African communities against imperialism led to a change in the life of people and the spreading of the imperial culture and influence in

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