Imperialism is characterized as a stage at which monopolies took a dominant position, a complete change in all spheres of people’s lives began. As a housewife, I believe that imperialism has brought only negative consequences that have affected the history of all countries and changed it for the worse. Religious leaders and progressive reformers joined the business, and both sought to strengthen the democratic and Christian influence of the United States abroad (Turner, n.d.). The emergence of imperialism was the development of new technologies, a significant increase in the population, and protectionism, which led to a rise in taxation and a ban on the import of foreign products.
Imperialism led to the fact that much more resources were required for an increased population. The lack of resources will continue to harm future generations. In addition, under imperialism, the introduction of new species of plants and animals began, which led to the destruction of existing natural systems. Rivers became polluted, trees in the forests died, some species of animals were subjected to total extermination.
The culture of indigenous peoples also collapsed with the advent of imperialism. The traditions and values of indigenous peoples were no longer valued. The main common languages of communication were identified, namely English, French, Russian and Spanish. The social consequences were manifested in forming the bourgeoisie and monopoly, which occupied the middle and higher levels in the social structure.
Summing up, for ordinary people, such as housewives, workers, and other people of the former middle class, the consequences of imperialism turned out to be critical. Unfortunately, even though the implications and destruction that imperialism has brought have destroyed the lives of many, it will continue to exist in modern times. People will be forced to receive meager wages for their work, live in terrible environmental conditions, and the bourgeoisie and the rest of the upper and middle class will rule.
Reference
Turner, M. (n.d.). Age of empire: American foreign policy.