'''Imperialism''' is one nation attempting to control another people, typically because they want more land, power and control for their country. Imperialism is often criticized for its selfishness (see [[Nationalism]]), although in some aspects subject peoples have benefited.
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'''Imperialism''' is one nation attempting to control another people, typically because they want more land, sources of raw material for home industries, and export markets for finished manufactured goods. Imperialism is often criticized for its selfishness (see [[Nationalism]]), although in some aspects, such as [[education]] and [[employment]], subject peoples have benefited.
Europeans used four patterns in their imperialism:
Europeans used four patterns in their imperialism: