Colonial Encounters in Asia and Africa (Sources, 25-3, 25-4, 25-5, 26-1, 26-2, 26-3, 26-4), evaluate the effects of the so-called New Imperialism on local peoples in Asia and Africa. Was it a story of European control and domination?

Explanation:

European conquests of Asia and Africa began around 1750s and lasted till the early 20th century. Countless wars and military force were imposed in Asia and Africa in order for the European powers to gain control over these regions.

Different parts of Asia and Africa were dominated by different European powers while Africa was scrambled into different colonies of Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Incorporating different rules and customs by the colonial masters had an adverse effect to the locals in Asia and Africa. The European powers exploited the natives, forced them to labor and slavery, moved them to new places, tortured and killed anyone who opposed, and many other atrocities were committed against them.

The Europeans also tried to force Christian values and forbade the practice of native religion or belief while converting many locals into Christianity.

The Colonial Encounters in Asia and Africa provide the readers a picture of how Europeans on their conquests to New Imperialism and dominance has transgressed the values of the natives of Asia and Africa. It reminds us how the control and dominance of these regions by European powers has greatly affected Asia and Africa.