3 Pros and Cons of Imperialism

Pros

1. New transportation systems such as the railroad were introduced.
• Ex. India became economically valuable to Britain.
2. The Imperialists countries gained cheap, efficient workers.
• Ex. Companies grew such as the East India Company, didn't have to pay workers as much.
3. Better food production, due to better farming methods.
•  Ex. Britain started producing cash crops in India such as spices. 

Cons

1. New religions were forced upon natives, and their beliefs were disregarded.
• Ex. Indian soldiers spread word that cartridges for their new rifles were sealed with beef and pork fat. The soldiers had to bite of the seal in order to use the cartridges. This was an insult towards the soldiers that were Hindu or Muslim because the Hindus considered the cow sacred, and Muslims didn't eat pork.
2. Impacts from different types of Imperialism mainly effect the natives.
• Ex. British restricted Indian-owned industries such as cotton textiles. These were converted to cash crops. This caused the villagers to become no longer self-sufficient. Food productions declined and famine set it.
3. Racism sets in against natives.
• Ex. The British believed they were better than the Indians. This resulted in them becoming slaves and servants to the British, they were also made to be laborers in the factories.