European Imperialism The New World And The Cape Of Good...

[You’re Name] [Course Name] [Professor Name] [Date] European Imperialism Imperialism is a political development in which one nation or power subjugates another in direct or indirect ways, suppressing its political sovereignty and integrating its economy into the conqueror’s. Colonialism is the formalization of this process (Walter, 2008, pp. 340-349). Although generally thought to be a thing of the past, imperialism and colonialism – especially â€Å"liberal imperialism† – still exist and are very influential in world affairs today (Cox, 2013). This paper will examine the phenomenon of European imperialism of the last five centuries, its causes, tactics, goals, progression, opposition and its state and consequences today. It concludes that European imperialism is still a significant reality of global affairs and it will continue to have far-reaching effects far into the distant future. 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