Junwoo Ha, Hannah Choi, Ryan Hong
Definition: For the following questions, answer them in 1-2 sentences.
Define Colonialism/Imperialism.
Colonialism is when a more powerful country sends people to weaker countries to use
the resources and teach their way of living. Imperialism is when a more powerful
country takes control of weaker countries to expand their land and grow power.
What is the difference between colonialism and imperialism?
Colonialism is an act of spreading the way of living of a powerful country while
imperialism is an act of taking control of weaker countries to gain power.
What effect did colonialism have in Nigeria?
Colonialism improved Nigeria’s education and developed the overall view of Nigeria.
However, it also destroyed Nigeria’s culture and its unique living style.
How did the British try maintain control of Nigeria?
Great Britain divided Nigeria into two, reducing the power of Nigeria. This made
Britain easier to give orders to the Nigerians.
Korea sends people to Japan for the purpose of growing rice. The Koreans that were
sent to the land in Japan follows Korean culture and teaches the Japanese to follow their
way of living. Is this colonialism or imperialism? Why?
Colonialism, Koreans were sent for gaining resources and spreading their culture to
Japan. They did not take over Japan to gain power.
America sends people to Africa and starts growing crops. The Indians refuse to let
Britain settle in their land but Britain threatens India using military force and takes
control of India’s government. Is this colonialism or imperialism? Why?
Imperialism, Great Britain used force to take over India’s government, taking control of
India. They did not come to spread their cultures but they came to take over the country.
Multiple Choice: Choose the best answer possible
Why did the British imperialize India?
a) To grow cash crops
b) Gain control of trading routes and resources
c) Bring people for military army
d) None of the above
Why did the British imperialize Africa?
a) Gain control of resources
b) Bring slaves for labor
c) Expand land
d) None of the above
Why did the British colonize the U.S?
a) U.S had many people
b) Grow cash crops
c) Show their power to the world
d) None of the above
Why did the British colonize Hong King?
a) China was gaining too much power
b) Gain control of resources
c) Expand land
d) None of the above
Short Answer: For the following questions, answer them in few sentences.
(This is just one opinion about each topic)
Was the colonization of Nigeria a good thing or a bad thing for Nigeria? Why?
The colonization of Nigeria was a bad thing because even though it benefited in many
areas such as education and agriculture, it destroyed Nigeria’s culture. A country
without a culture would not be considered a country. This would damage Nigeria’s
reputation as well as its ability to develop the country. It will take time to restore and
find their own culture.
Do you think colonialism and imperialism are right things to do? Why or why not?
No, colonialism and imperialism is using a greater power to change another country and
this is in a way a form of bullying. The powerful nations take over and influence other
countries for their own benefit. Even though they can improve other countries, they
eventually end up ruining the country and just gaining profit for their own.
What do you think about Great Britain’s actions?
Great Britain’s actions were very self-centered. It was only for the benefit of them; they
sent people and used force to get what they want. For example, they took control over
India just to get the resources and trade routes for their own benefit. Those belonged to
India but Great Britain just took them away using force. They only think about
themselves and do whatever it takes to get what they want.
Analysis: Read the quote below, what does the quote mean? What is it trying to say?
“They were beaten in the prison by the kotma and made to work every morning clearing
the government compound and fetching wood for the white Commissioner and the court
messengers.” Chp20. pg 175 line# 1-4
The white men tortured and used violence toward the Nigerians. The consequences of
the colonization of Nigeria were very negative to Nigeria. People were living harsh life
under Great Britain.
“Such a man was OgbuefiUgonna, who had taken two titles, and who like a madman
had cut the anklet of his titles and cast it away to join the Christians.” Chp20. pg 174
line# 4-7
Even the people who truthfully practiced the Nigerian culture had changed and started
following the western way of living. Even a man who was very loyal to the country
threw away his loyalty without hesitation and supported Christianity.