This ppt file will help you to understand what is Imperialism.

1. International Relations & Current Affairs
Topic:
Imperialism
Presented To:
Sir Waqar Ahmed

2. Group Members
Abdul-Rahim
Abdullah Zaheer Butt
Mahad Haroon
M.Danish Tahir
Nabeel Akbar Bhatti

3. IMPERIALISM
Table Of Content
 History Of Origin
 Forms Of Imperialism
 Characteristics Of Imperialism
 Benefits & Drawbacks
 Criticism
 Conclusion

4. History Of Origin
 Origin in Latin: "Imperium"
 Emergence during the 19th and 20th Centuries
 European Powers and Exploration
 Definition of Imperialism
 Components of Imperialism
 Imperialism's Historical Significance

5. Forms Of Imperialism
1. Colonialism
British Empire in India, the French Empire in Algeria, Spanish
Empire in Mexico.
2. Neo-Colonialism
France used foreign aid and investment to maintain its economic and
political influence over its former colonies in Africa.
3. Cultural Imperialism
The spread of Western culture, languages, and values through
Hollywood movies and TV shows, the spread of Western fashion
trends around the world.

6. Characteristics Of Imperialism
1. Economic Interests
2. Rivalry
3. Nationalism
4. Ideological Factors
5. Overpopulation & Migration
6. Cultural Factors
7. Political Factors
8. Religion

7. Benefits Of Imperialism
1. Economic Prosperity
2. Infrastructure Development
3. Establishment Of Institutions
4. Better Market Access
5. Uncovering New Ethnicities & Cultures
6. Access To New Technologies

8. Drawbacks Of Imperialism
1. Human Rights Abuses and Violence
2. Inequality
3. Environmental Degradation
4. Loss of Sovereignty and Independence
5. Exploitation and Economic Drain
6. Cultural Eradication

9. Criticism
 Criticism of imperialism revolves around concerns regarding
exploitation, injustice, cultural erosion, violence, and economic
inequality.
 Critics argue that imperialism's legacy includes a history of
conflicts, resistance movements, ethical dilemmas, and long-
lasting repercussions on colonized regions, which continue to be
points of contention in the modern world.

10. Conclusion
 Imperialism adversely affected the colonies. Under foreign
rule, native culture and industry were destroyed.
 Imported goods wiped out local craft industries.
 While it has also contributed to cross-cultural exchanges and the
spread of knowledge and also provided infrastructures, railroads,
institutions, etc.
 By using colonies as sources of raw materials and markets for
manufactured goods, colonial powers held back the colonies from
developing industries.