Pros and Cons of Imperialism

Pros
1. Modernized Africa
2. Inventions brought into Africa
3. Medications brought into Africa
4. Bringing out the natural and raw resources
5. Religion brought into Africa
6. Attempted to civilize Africa
7. Education and job opportunities
Cons
1. Africans being enslaved
2. Severe beating
3. Humanity denied
4. Racism
5. Lands taken away by Europeans
6. Rich natural resources taken away
7. Freedom taken away
8. Forced work and labour
9. Failed civilization and control of Africa
Net Effect: Overall, the issues in Africa today can be blamed on the Europeans from imperialism. There more obviously more cons than pros from imperialism, therefore you can conclude.