Video: Synthesis: Definition & Meaning. In this lesson, we look at the word ''synthesis''. We consider what it means and how it is used in writing and literature. We also look at a few examples of synthesis in both cases.
Cause and Effects of New Imperialism. What was the New Imperialism? The New Imperialism was the period of colonial expansion by the European powers, United States and Japan in late 19th and early 20th century. This expansion was achieved through the imperialization of China, India and Africa. Each country had respective reason to why it was targeted by the foreign nations and each was left with devastating effects after being imperialized. Causes of Imperialism in Africa Africa was rich in precious minerals and resources such as diamond, gold and oil. Another major cause of imperialism is slave labor that America and European nations wanted. The land was also used to produce crops such as cotton and groundnuts, as well as to be used for settling overpopulated cities.
of imperialism and the effects that it has on the subordinate countries. In many of the situations, over the course of the twentieth century, changes have been made after independence that have caused a change for the better in the post-colonial countries. After years of revolts and turmoil in countries such as South Africa and India, they are finally beginning to modernize and reach the levels of their old imperial nations. European imperialism caused a stalemate in