Answer to Question #112811 in History for Mduduzi

Question

Examine the impact of imperialism on india and japan as well as the responses of these contries to imperial influence.

Answer 1

Although Japan was never colonized by the western imperial powers, they realized that they would be foolish to resist the western desire to open their country to world trade. Japan responded by opening their country to world trade. Japan realized it needed to become more modern if it wanted to be a world power.

As well, British imperialism had many positive and negative impacts on India, like it was introduced to much more modern technology, communication systems, an increase in population and standard of living, but also lead to famine, and dependency on Britain.