Question

How have developed western countries affected non-western developing nations during the modern period? Explain how three political, economic, and/or cultural approaches by European and other Western countries shaped the developing world over the last 250 years. Use strong evidence and examples

Answer 1

The West has significantly impacted the non-western, developing world during the modern period. This has caused both positive and negative consequences. One of the most negative consequences of this relationship is colonialism. During the modern period, much of the developing world was a colony of European powers. These  countries took many of the resources of underdeveloped places, while at the same time controlling their political and social life.

Another impact that the Western world had on the non-Western one is the process of Westernization. Because of the legacy of colonialism, many countries began to adopt cultural, religious and institutional traits that resembled those of Europe, and afterwards, those of North America. Sometimes, this meant that some of the elements of the local culture were damaged or forgotten.

Finally, in more recent years, the Western, European world has become interested in the non-Western world in ways that are more altruistic. Humanitarian aid has become a common feature of international politics, and they attempt to improve the standards of living of the developing world.

Answer 2

-Colonialism
-Slave trade
-the 3 c's commerce, civilisation, Christianity
-proxy warfare
-look up 7 years war
-imperial enterprises
-large state funded companies