EQ: What are the causes and social, political, and economic consequences of colonialism/ Imperialism?

Causes and Social, Political, and Economic consequences of colonialism/ Imperialism

Explanation:

Imperialism is attempt of strong nations to dominate weaker nations. Colonialism is a country's tule over other regions.

Causes of these : Territorial Expansion, Economic Motives, Social Targets, Political Agendas.

Consequences :

Economic Impacts - Resource Exploitation for favour of ruling country & against the colony, Negative growth patterns & backward sectoral composition of national output. Drain of Wealth Social Impacts - Backward social infrastructure (education, health), Exploitation of colonial people & labour, Discrimination against various colonial groups.Political Impacts -Foreign government take over off pre colonial administrative setup, Misuse of colonial resources & people (army) for fulfilling ruling country's global interests.