European Imperialism

European imperialism witnessed the domination of Western powers over much of the rest of the world. Many countries became a colony of a European power or experienced increasing pressure from Europe. What factors led Europeans to expand globally and acquire overseas territories in the 19th century? What factors accelerated this process by the late 19th century? What were the political, economic, cultural and social consequences of Western global domination? What areas were most impacted by European imperialism? What areas came under Western pressure without becoming a colony of Europe? What is the legacy of European imperialism today? Please provide specific examples and describe how different regions of the world were uniquely impacted by European global domination

Essay MUST include:
15 pointsResponding to the essay prompt
15 pointsHistorical contextualization
15 pointsUse of historical examples
15 pointsArgumentation