Question Q.13Critically examineGS1GS1

"New imperialism was a nationalistic, not an economic phenomenon." Critically examine. (15 Marks, 250 Words)

Introduction

New Imperialism entails modified form of Imperialism in post war world where one nation influence other nation in political as well as economic form.

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Main Body

An Economic Phenomenon:

1Unlike original form of imperialism where focus was - extraction of raw materials, drain of wealth from colonies, Beggar thy neighbor policies via Imperial preference policies, dumping of cheaper manufactured goods after Industrial Revolution, payment of home charges and prices of wars waged outside colonies.

(e.g.) India, Africa faced the brunt of imperialism and colonialism during 19th century.

Nationalistic Phenomenon: Neo Imperialism

1Rise of aggressive nationalism (e.g.) Military expenditure rose for existing as well as emerging economies.

2Social-Darwinism theory of survival of the best led to competition among nations regarding who will be the dominant power.

3Popular support of masses due to ultranationalism.

4Rise of alliances made even a local conflict a bigger phenomenon (e.g.) Triple alliances, double alliances.

5Propagation of ideologies based on invoking patriotism among masses.

6Rise of leaders like Hitler who used discontent that arose from Treaty of Versailles.

7Territorial ambitions and aggression among nations (e.g.) Manchuria Invasion.

8Rise of definite form of nationalism which conflicted with human rights -> rise of International Law.

9Psychological impact of new imperialism amidst racial discrimination.

6Propagation of theories like White man's Burden, Providential Mission Theory which created a divide between India and British with British being 'Superior'.

New Imperialism exists even today in modified forms as seen during rising chinese aggression, wolf warrior diplomacy and efforts to restore American Supremacy and hegemony in name of 'America First'.

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Conclusion

New Imperialism exists even today in modified forms as seen during rising chinese aggression, wolf warrior diplomacy and efforts to restore American Supremacy and hegemony in name of 'America First'.

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MONIKA SRIVASTAVA

AIR 162025

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Topic

History of the World

Colonization, Decolonization

New Imperialism - Economic Dimension

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