Western imperialism

Definition

Western imperialism refers to the domination and control exerted by Western powers, such as Europe and the United States, over other regions of the world during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It involved political, economic, and cultural influence or direct rule over colonies or territories.

Related terms

Colonialism: Colonialism refers to the practice of acquiring political control over another country or territory with the purpose of exploiting its resources and establishing settlements.

Nationalism: Nationalism is a strong sense of pride and loyalty towards one's own nation or ethnic group. It often arises as a response to foreign domination or imperialism.

Economic exploitation: Economic exploitation is when resources from colonized regions are extracted for economic gain by imperial powers without fair compensation or benefit to local populations.