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What were the positive and negative effects of imperialism for Great Britain and for India?

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Positive Effects for Great Britain:

-Great Britain was able to expand its global empire

-Trade and access to new markets

-Economic gains from control of resources

Negative Effects for Great Britain:

-High military and administrative costs

-Increasing global competition

-Growing resentment and opposition to colonialism

Positive Effects for India:

-Modernization of infrastructure

-Development of a unified currency

-Formation of democracy with Indian representation

Negative Effects for India:

-Economic exploitation

-Violence and social unrest

-Loss of traditional culture and values

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