by Miranda Pierson

Created on: July 29, 2010

Imperialism is not wrong. It is right to settle in distant lands. In order to expand the area of a country, imperialism is often practiced. This concept involves arriving on a distant land, and working to make this land a part of the nation. The objective of imperialism is to spread the greater good, however, this is not always what occurs during the process. During imperialism, the nation that is conquering the other country obtains the idea that they need to "civilize" the people of the distant lands. They take away their rights and their dignity. This is wrong, and settling distant lands in such a matter should never occur.

The idea of imperialism is beneficial because it allows a nation to expand. However, treating other people badly in the process is horrible. The people of the conquering nation always seem to possess an excess of pride. They torture the individuals of the distant land, and confirm that they have no society. They do not take the time to learn the culture of the distant peoples. Instead, they always assume that since the people do not follow their same beliefs, they are wrong. This is truly a terrible way with which to settle in a distant land. Settling in a distant land should be about spreading goodness, rather than horror. When the people of the conquering nation settle in distant lands, they should not try to demean the culture of the other inhabitants. They should instead try to learn about their way of life and their beliefs. Then, in a civilized manner, they can take over. Conquering a distant area in theory should be done in a manner without violence and hatred.

Unfortunately, this view of settling in a distant land is idealistic. Imperialism should not be about war, or violence, or demeaning the culture of another society. However, in this world, there is never another way that anything can ever be done. Basically, the idea of imperialism is right. Imperialism can help to create a global society. It is the emotional hardship and violence associated with imperialism that is wrong. Whenever one thinks of imperialism, there is that constant thought of the "burden" on other individuals to civilize the people of the distant lands. It is an attitude such as this that has created so many of the problems of this world. It is something that should not occur and can never be forgotten.

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