Question

compare and contrast the european Old imperialism in Africa and Asia with the european domination of the new world between 1450 and 1700.

Answer 1

Old Imperialism occurred between 16th and 18th centuries. European powers did not usually acquire territory (except for Spain in Americas and Portugal in Brazil) but rather built a series of trading stations.These are respected and frequently cooperated with local rulers in India, China, Japan.

Old Imperialism in Africa is composed of trading posts and slaves while cooperative training agreements is found in Asia.