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3. How did European imperialism typically impact the native populations of colonized regions?(3 points) Responses It had little to no effect on their way of life It had little to no effect on their way of life It led to increased prosperity and self-governance It led to increased prosperity and self-governance It resulted in the exploitation of resources and people It resulted in the exploitation of resources and people It led to the spread of democratic institutions
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European imperialism typically impacted the native populations of colonized regions in the following ways:
1. **Exploitation of Resources and People:** Colonial powers often extracted natural resources from the colonized regions for their economic gain, which led to the exploitation of both land and human labor. Indigenous people were frequently subjected to harsh working conditions and forced labor.
2. **Disruption of Traditional Societies:** European colonialism often disrupted existing social structures, cultural practices, and economic systems. Colonizers imposed new governance systems and social hierarchies that marginalized indigenous populations and altered their way of life.
3. **Cultural Assimilation and Suppression:** Imperial powers often sought to impose their own cultural norms, languages, and religions on indigenous populations, leading to the erosion of local customs and traditions. This cultural assimilation frequently resulted in a loss of identity for many native communities.
These points reflect the negative impacts of European imperialism, contrasting with the notion that it led to increased prosperity or self-governance, which were often not realized by indigenous populations.
1. **Exploitation of Resources and People:** Colonial powers often extracted natural resources from the colonized regions for their economic gain, which led to the exploitation of both land and human labor. Indigenous people were frequently subjected to harsh working conditions and forced labor.
2. **Disruption of Traditional Societies:** European colonialism often disrupted existing social structures, cultural practices, and economic systems. Colonizers imposed new governance systems and social hierarchies that marginalized indigenous populations and altered their way of life.
3. **Cultural Assimilation and Suppression:** Imperial powers often sought to impose their own cultural norms, languages, and religions on indigenous populations, leading to the erosion of local customs and traditions. This cultural assimilation frequently resulted in a loss of identity for many native communities.
These points reflect the negative impacts of European imperialism, contrasting with the notion that it led to increased prosperity or self-governance, which were often not realized by indigenous populations.