Using the case of one or more nations in the region, examine the causes of colonialism. Discuss the impact of colonialism on the task of nation building by its leaders in the immediate post-colonial period.

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Impacts of Colonialism

Colonialism is the extension of a states power over areas beyond its bs , by dominating it s colonies labor , resources . Colonialism also involves governing of a weaker country by a stronger one

Colonialism refers to the expansion of European political influence and control over Asia , Middle East and Africa . This colonialism began as a form of travel through trade missionaries who began to create impacts in the non-western world . These later evolved into political , economic and military control of

these regions . Singapore was colonized by Britain in 1824 when Britain realized that Singapore was an important trading post . The anglo butan treaty of 1824 evidenced this possession of Singapore by Britain . Singapore grew to become a successful port in the region due to opening of market in china and production of rubber and tin Malaya

British colonized Singapore to act as a port for trading activities between Europe and East Asia . The opening of Suez Canal in 1869 boosted and commercialized trading activities in Singapore . By colonizing Singapore British wanted to expand its trade market to china which is a very large market with a high population

Primarily Europeans colonized foreign countries to gain economic profits . Industrial revolution began in 1800s in Great Britain . Britain therefore needed new markets and raw materials to sustain their industries . Britain depended on its colonies for raw materials needed in their factories . These colonies also acted as new markets for the manufactured goods

Nationalism was also a reason for colonization . European nations felt that in to be strong world powers , they had to gain control over other countries since they had a strong sense of national pride This was a result of the French revolution . They captured other countries , gained power over their lands and strengthened their military powers . Some European nations colonized weaker countries to spread religion

India was one of Great Britain 's important colonies in 1800s Britain relied on India for tea and cotton as raw materials for their industries . Britain used the British east India Company to rule India This system was however revolted against by the Indian solders resulting to numerous bloody wars between the Indian solders and the east India Company . The Britain used very exploitive ways to help the east India Company to regain power over India , and then it took direct rule of the nation

Great British prided themselves in the fact that they were being generous to the Indian community in modernizing them . The Indians however were used in construction of railways , roads , and harbors and were not given the chance to enjoy the benefits from the finished products . Indians were viewed as minors and second-class citizens in their own countries , because they were not allowed into certain government positions

Indians were in effect influenced by nationalism , a sense of national pride , and came together to fight against the way they were being treated , they fought so hard till they gained their independence in 1947

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