Question

49. How have Western nations impacted the development of non-Western nations? Provide three events in detail—one from the nineteenth century, one from the twentieth century, and one from the twenty-first century—to support your answer. Then explain the extent to which Western nations bear responsibility for economic, political, and social challenges faced by non-Western nations today. Use evidence and examples from the semester to support your ideas and opinions.

Answer 1

The western nations have greatly impacted on non-western countries especially those in Africa. In the 19th century, western countries imperialism severely damaged the socioeconomic and political life of the native people from non-western countries. In the 20th century, western countries introduced these countries into international trade. This brought mncs into these countries. in addition, the nations were deeply entrenched into global politics such as cold war.

In the 21st century, the focus has shifted to ideological issues such as human rights,democracy and liberties. The non-western countries have found themselves being forced to accept foreign ideological ideals such as gay debate.
The European countries bears responsibility for the socioeconomic and political challenges facing the continent. Imperialism is partly to blame for the social degradation as is the ideological focus of western countries. economically, the balance of trade is in favor of the west, noting also the long history of exploitation of the continent.