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What was the main way in which imperialist?
What was the main way in which imperialist nations protected their colonies and trade in the 1800s? The imperialist nations built military bases around the world.
How did imperialist nations expand and protect their interests around the world?
To expand and protect their interests around the world, imperialist nations built up their military strength. Social Darwinists felt that certain nations and races were superior to others and, therefore, were destined to rule over inferior peoples and cultures.
In what ways did imperialism her rather than help European nations?
In what way did imperialism hurt rather than help European nations? It kept nations from cooperating to achieve shared goals. How was a colony different from a protectorate? A colony was controlled by an imperial power, but a protectorate was not.
How did imperialism hurt European nations?
Imperialism adversely affected the colonies. Under foreign rule, native culture and industry were destroyed. Imported goods wiped out local craft industries. By using colonies as sources of raw materials and markets for manufactured goods, colonial powers held back the colonies from developing industries.