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the congo was left in a desperate poverty state and foreign countries still own their resources. The people who live in the congo are 12 times more likely to die in infancy due to the lack of good medical attention, medicine, and healthy supplies. The Belgian government took over power from king Leopold and there was a law placed on killing Congolese people.

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the punishments that the king set for villages were ruthless and horrific. People's hands would get cut off. Since men were the only ones who worked, their wife and children's hands would get cut off for motivation. Not only that, the king's troops had to cut off hands and keep the hands as proof that they did it in order to get paid. The troops who did not follow through would not get paid and were sent to work in the mines until they died.

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king Leopold was not the best ruler. Once he had arrived to the Congo, people saw how ruthless he was. He was a violent man and he had formed an alliance with an Arab slave trader named Tippu Tip. I wish that was my name it would be so cool. However they became rivals due to the difference of power and feeling inferior. men just don't know how to get along. Leopold's troops were sent after tippu tip and his soldiers, and after a long war, tip and his soldiers were exiled.

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rubber, ivory, gold, and diamonds were extremely popular resources that were desired by basically everyone.

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king Leopold wanted to build an overseas empire. once he arrived to the congo, he started claiming underground resources and taking over villages.

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One important thing that happened in South Africa was the plague breakout. it was extremely deadly.

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A few centuries ago

Imperialism said hello

It boosted economy

And created poverty

For the imperialized country`

They dropped abruptly

Not only that

The british were rats

They took religion

And put a bridge in

They kicked everything out

And the country had a falling out

The whites became crushers

When it came to culture

Every little thing came down to politics

It was basically considered the building brick

Another motive is the military

Which they would use to carry

Them to victory

Welcome to history

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Fights and war would break out between the British and natives. The natives were angry at the British for invading their land. The British built schools and gave people in South Africa an education.

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The British saw South Africa very useful when it came to trade. It was between everything and close to India. The distance helped with trade routes.

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Imperialism began in south Africa in the 1870's. Their rich natural resources is what brought the British over. The economy was mostly just their diamond and gold industry, similar to the Kardashians. The British was actually able to help improve and grow South Africa's economy.

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India's placement around other countries had opened up an opportunity for the British  to be able to expand their empire. However, what goes up, must also come down. The two world wars took a toll on the British and everything went downhill to their empire from there. India had finally gained independence in 1947. this had a long term impact on the country and to this day they are behind on development while everyone else has already had a head start.

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However, WWII had the British  on their feet. They were not able to fight alone. India and the British had come to an agreement. Once India had helped the British achieve victory, independence would be granted.

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After switching their focus from the new world back to India, Britain became India's direct ruler. The English east India company basically introduced England to India in 1858. Since the Indians wanted control of themselves, they rebelled. however it did not end well. It resulted with the British taking full control over India. It was called the Sepoy Rebellion.

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Religion and culture was being pushed out to grow a bigger following. many people were forced into doing things for religion and there were punishments if people did not follow through. Not only that, religion was used against people. For example,

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Military is very important to a country. during imperialism, countries were able to expand their military bases far and wide around the world. The US currently has around 800 military bases worldwide in more than 80 countries.

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countries wanted to grow out and have more power than everywhere else. Almost like a competition, every country tried to outdo each other in order to be superior. Not only were their armies important to them, but so was expanding.

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when it comes to economy,  there are many factors that played a part to benefit economies during imperialism. Having more land meant having more power to build and sell. cash crops really helped the economy since people would do practically anything to get them. addiction check. lands near a coast were very desired in order to increase trade.

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there were five motives when it came to imperialism. Not only did it benefit in  the economic and political aspect, it also helped when it came to the military, religion, and culture. industrialized nations gained power through manipulation by promising great things for people and making it seem like they can save them.