Develop an argument that evaluates the extent to which the process of imperialism was similar in Africa and South Asia

Answer with Explanation:

Both independence of Africa and South Asia struggled due to being colonized by foreign nations like Europe and America. The economic progress in Europe and America boosted industrialization and also their confidence of being the most superior among all. So, this means that they needed to have more raw materials. In order to do this, they needed to colonize the countries in South Asia and Africa. This attitude was called "imperialistic attitude." This gave them the means to control the lower nations (indigenous nations) and transform them for they see it as their duty. In turn, they will control their natural resources.

Both Asia and Africa gained benefits from the colonial impact. For example, Africa and South Asia both gained an access to the goods coming from Europe and America. They also gained the influence from these nations, such culture and education. However, many of them were forced off their lands and if ever they had a land, they were subjected to "cash crops." These were crops that could be sold in the market. Examples of cash crops were tobacco, cotton, coffee and sugar.