The
imperial tendency of dominating the regions
belonging to other's possession had a lashing influence on the world's history.
The constructive effects of imperialism were as follows.
1)
Physical
Reformation: -
a.
In order to control the colonies, the European
nations started reformation which consisted in making of roads for quick
military movement and internal transportation, railway, post, telegraph, aeroplanes,
canals, etc.
b.
As the colonizers stood to gain these facilities, so
did he the local people.
2)
Spread of
Education: -
a.
For the sake of a prosperous business and
propagation of Christianity and at some places out of humanitarian interest
education was given a boost.
b.
Instead of importing educated people from their
native place, the colonizers began to educate the local people for raising
qualified manpower necessary in assisting administration.
3)
Intellectual
Change: -
a.
There began an intellectual exchange among the
people belonging to different parts of the world.
b.
The colonization also initiated the colonized people
into the principles of liberty, equality and fraternity and the philosophies of
nationalism, socialism, communism and democracy.
4)
National
Integrity: -
a.
The imperial nations brought various parts of the
colonies under one region.
b.
This centralized governing system integrated the
colonies.
c.
The imperial nations brought the scattered regions
under one banner and established one governing system, uniform rules and
regulations and one legal system.
d.
Consequently, these came into being national
integrity.
5)
Rise of new
leadership: -
a.
The European nations created their domination of the
nations in Asia and Africa.
b.
The royal regime and the feuds of the colonies were
put down and there were brought about monopolite government.
c.
The progressive minded members of the middle class
led many struggles for freedoms.
