What are some of the causes and effects of European imperialism in the eighteenth and
nineteenth centuries?

Competition increased and conflict grew between imperial powers, as well as the concept of Social Darwinism was introduced. Imperialism also limited the economy, because the new colonies were too poor to spend money on European goods.

the scientific revolution brought us a renewed understanding of humanity and our place in the universe, new scientific equipment, and new laws as a basis for future scientific discovery.