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Where: Imperialism happened during ancient times; rulers in China, western Asia, and the Mediterranean extended their power through imperialism.

When: Imperialism occurred during the 15th and middle of the 18th centuries.

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The European-industrialised nations engaged in the process of colonising, influencing, and taking over other parts of the world.

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Because of the significance of imperialism, the world's economy grew significantly and became much more interconnected in the decades before World War I, making the many imperial powers prosperous.

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European imperialism in parts of the Middle East, Africa, and Asia had more of a positive impact on the world due to education, modernisation, healthcare/sanitation, and more trade/resources used.

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Some negative impacts of imperialism are:

The colonies had no freedom. They were exploited and treated as slaves. Imperialism led to the exploitation of the natural resources of the colonies.