Imperialism is the action of a country extending its power to rule over foreign countries.Europeans "justified" that imperialism as a means to gain new territories, which would produce a cause and effect to further open the world to free trade.
Europe, at the time, strived for a location where natural resources were always available. Wielding the machinery of their time, Europe easily invaded and took control of Africa, viewing the world as opportunity.
Part 2
European colonization in Polynesia was motivated by the islands' rich resources from it's varying climates. The natives of Polynesia were victimized by the Europeans. Alien diseases were introduced on a massive scale, slaves were often made out of the natives, and Christian missionaries suppressed the Polynesian culture.
It was only later on, around the 1940's, that the islands of Polynesia started
gaining independence.
Cohen, Sharon L. "About the Polynesian Culture | EHow.com." EHow | How To Do Just About Everything! | How To Videos & Articles | EHow.com. Web. 19 Mar. 2011. <http://www.ehow.com/about_5406831_polynesian-culture.html>.
"Imperialism & Colonialism." Fresno Unified School District. Web. 19 Mar. 2011. <http://www.fresno.k12.ca.us/divdept/sscience/history/imperialism_colonialism.htm>.
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