Imperialism Stifles Global Progress

The dominance of Europe and the United States in global affairs was largely due to early industrialization paired with imperialism, which suppressed the industrial development of other regions. Imperialist powers exploited these areas for raw materials, hindering their access to education and technological advancements. This setup created a world structured around European and American interests, stunting global progress until the mid-20th century when post-war dynamics shifted power and led to the decline of European empires.