Topic : History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution, world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.— their forms and effect on the society.
2. What do you understand by a colonial system and identify the factors promoting it? Elaborate on the major countries that got benefitted from colonialism and why? (250 words)
Reference: Modern Indian history by Bipin Chandra
Why the question:
The question is based on the topic of colonial system, its origin and factors responsible for it.
Key Demand of the question:
Discuss the concept of colonialism, its evolution and factors that promoted it. Also, explain about the major countries that got benefitted from colonialism.
Directive:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Define what colonialism is.
Body:
Colonialism in its specificity is a relationship between two or more countries; of domination by one and subordination by others; of political control exercised by one country over another; and of economic exploitation by one over others.
Present the factors that led to colonialism across the world such as; demand for raw materials, need for market, spread of Christianity and western Ideals etc.
Explain the countries it benefitted to and the underlying reasons for the benefit such as – The peak of colonialism was during 18th and 19th century, during which entire world was dominated by a few powers only. While in the initial period it was Spain and Portugal which was the dominant power, later it was Britain and France which ruled most of discovered world.
Conclusion:
Conclude with its overall impact.
