Negative Effects Of The Berlin Conference
Berlin Conference (European Nations Divide African Continent)
Until 1884, almost 80% of Africa remained under traditional control, yet numerous imperialist leaders were eyeing the nation, in awe of its abundance of natural resources such as salt and its overall opportunity for commerce. Imperialist powers saw Africa as a way to show their power, harbor their navy ships and spread Christianity. Most countries in Africa were not strong enough to fend away most opposers they faced, and the stronger European nations such as Germany, France and England were aware of this. With this sense of dominance, these nations and several more moved forward in their quest to conquer Africa. European powers flooded the peninsula in hopes to get their hands on any country still available.Soon, the imperialist actions …show more content…
The outpour of Westernization also influenced surrounding nations to industrialize with railroads, architecture, naval ships and more. So in terms of how the Berlin Conference and its outcomes affected global affairs, it spread industrialization but the negative effects influenced other nations as well. The drastic division and overthrow of the African countries made outside nations aware of the risks of Imperialism and convinced them it was important to tighten their national security and be careful with whom they choose to have relations with. As an Indian citizen who knows all too well about the harm Imperialism can cause, I am disappointed in Europe and their involvement in the Berlin Conference. Although as of now it isn’t India they are dividing, it could be in the future if powerful leaders continue endorsing the ignorant injustice of Imperialism. We have empathy for the African people in that Britain has completely taken over our nation and turned our previously culturally flourishing countries into monotonous industrialized cities. With that, we hope the Chinese and Japanese leaders will openly
Until 1884, almost 80% of Africa remained under traditional control, yet numerous imperialist leaders were eyeing the nation, in awe of its abundance of natural resources such as salt and its overall opportunity for commerce. Imperialist powers saw Africa as a way to show their power, harbor their navy ships and spread Christianity. Most countries in Africa were not strong enough to fend away most opposers they faced, and the stronger European nations such as Germany, France and England were aware of this. With this sense of dominance, these nations and several more moved forward in their quest to conquer Africa. European powers flooded the peninsula in hopes to get their hands on any country still available.Soon, the imperialist actions …show more content…
The outpour of Westernization also influenced surrounding nations to industrialize with railroads, architecture, naval ships and more. So in terms of how the Berlin Conference and its outcomes affected global affairs, it spread industrialization but the negative effects influenced other nations as well. The drastic division and overthrow of the African countries made outside nations aware of the risks of Imperialism and convinced them it was important to tighten their national security and be careful with whom they choose to have relations with. As an Indian citizen who knows all too well about the harm Imperialism can cause, I am disappointed in Europe and their involvement in the Berlin Conference. Although as of now it isn’t India they are dividing, it could be in the future if powerful leaders continue endorsing the ignorant injustice of Imperialism. We have empathy for the African people in that Britain has completely taken over our nation and turned our previously culturally flourishing countries into monotonous industrialized cities. With that, we hope the Chinese and Japanese leaders will openly