Imperialism, the practice by which powerful nations or peoples seek to extend and maintain control or influence over weaker nations or peoples, has been highly debated over the history of the World (Wesseling, H. L, 1997). In 1492, Columbus discovered the New World and, in 1498, Vasco-da-Gama discovered a sea route to India (Smith, Simon C. 1998). These discoveries helped a lot in the European expansion. The colonization of Asia, Africa and America began in the 16th century. During this time, the Africans were taken as slaves by Europeans to America. With the start of the Industrial Revolution, obtaining of raw materials became important for the European countries and there was an increase in the production of manufactured goods. This increase required the need to export surplus goods to the industrially backwards areas Asia, Africa and America. The economic system that was born as a result of the Industrial Revolution is called Capitalism (Wesseling, H. L. 1997). It is one of the important factors that gave rise to Imperialism. European countries wanted to acquire more and more areas in Asia and Africa. Imperialism and Colonialism were propagated by explorers, adventurers, Christian missionaries and traders. The imperial countries had a lasting flow of wealth from the colonies they had acquired. This caused complete poverty in the colonies. The natural resources and mineral wealth of these colonies were exploited. It caused to arise "racial arrogance, discrimination, deception, brutality and armed force" (Rempel G. 1998).
             There are several reasons why the powerful nations competed with each other to gain colonies. They all wanted to gain power and prestige. The more territory that they were able to control the more powerful and important they thought they could become. Basically, "the natural resources which turned into manufactured goods and markets for them" trilogy formed the process. In addition to these, op...