Was imperialism more harmful or helpful to native nations

Claim

Imperialism was more harmful than helpful to native populations

Evidence #1

British imperialism of south africa

loss of land, forced labor, and cultures erased

evidence #2

japanese imperialism of korea

• Korean language restricted

• Koreans forced to adopt Japanese names

• tried to erase culture and traditions

• Japan controlled laws police and administration

• Koreans were forced to work in factories

Evidence #3

british imperialism on india

• heavy taxation and land policies lead to poverty of the natives

• English culture spread and suppressed native language and culture

conclusion

imperialism barely helped the native population, but caused so much harm and poverty