Imperialism is the policy of extending a nation's authority by territorial acquisition or by the establishment of economic and political hegemony over other nations.

Imperialism is the policy of extending a nation's authority by territorial acquisition or by the establishment of economic and political hegemony over other nations. Old Imperialism took place before the onset of the Industrial revolution, during that time period contact and the ability to conquer lands was limited due to the fact of a lack of technology and knowledge. During the years 1870-1914, there was a new Imperialism, in which the Europeans used knowledge and …

…themselves to the climate and the lifestyle of many of the natives to survive. Many of the positive and negative aspects of Imperialism play a huge role in the land distribution between the different European countries. Imperialism is both negative and positive to the colonizer and colony. When various countries finally gain their independence, the Western European influence still resonates poignantly, at one time all non- European countries were taken over by a European country.