Colonialism

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This paper examines how there are many different responses to colonialism and how armed resistance, acquiescence or compliance, and modernization are the three most commonly observed in situations where one nation imposes on the land and people of another. It looks at how the Philippines-American War of 1899 is an example of armed resistance against colonialism by the people of America, how British imperialism and colonialism in India can be described as an acquiescent relationship, and how the U.S influenced Japan through modernization.

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"Britain justified expansion of their territory in India on the grounds that Indians needed "civilization" and a reliable system of justice and law (Davies, 2003). Many have described the relationship that Britain had with India as "paternal" in nature, where British government acted as a ruling or authority figure to guide cultural and societal values (Davies, 2003). Though there was some resistance and personal opposition amongst the people of India who often felt that they were second class citizens, for the most part many accepted the idea of what Britain promised as "equality of opportunity" for all it's citizens (Davies, 2003)."

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