What were the positive and negative effects of imperialism?
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What were the positive and negative effects of imperialism? There is no one definition of the term imperialism. The term is actually derived from empire, from the Latin, imperium (rule/authority) and as according to various reliable sources; it can be seen as the imposition (usually by force) of the rule of one state or country over another. It is the activity of empire building. Other biased sources define imperialism as the gaining, governing, and exploitation of an area of land and its resources for the benefit of the power that controls it. Imperialism does not necessary mean colonialism. More broadly, imperialism refers to the control or influence that is exercised either formally or informally, directly or indirectly, politically or economically. Because imperialism consists of such a broad meaning, its positive and negative aspects can be argued in many ways. By at least having partial control over a land, one can benefit themselves...

