Scarcity of resources. The European countries and Japan didn't have all the resources they needed in order to keep up industrialization and a few other reasons. They resorted to taking over other lands in order the "cheaply" obtain the resources.
Colonial self-governance in North America
In a Patriarchal society, gender roles are prominent. Patriarchy is a system of power, especially in the hands of men. Subjugation of women plays a huge role in the power of men, meaning women are basically told and taught from a young age that they have no power. Partriarchy can mean any action or rule (or whatever you want to call it) that enforces male dominance, especially in social, political, or economic mechanisms. However, although men hold more power, this society is oppressive to both men and women.
What is the question?
Who would feel shock and dismay about what?
Is there more to the question?
