Alex HeidelDoctor Aaron SarrClass Section (Wednesday Aaron Brown)HIST 133023 March 2014The Theme of Modern Colonization“Educate them and raise them however you want, I don't think you will be able to modify the stock. History shows me one way, and one way only, in which a high state of civilization has been brought about, namely, the struggle between race and race and the survival of the physically and mentally fittest race. The words above are those of Karl Pearson, who was not only a strong supporter of colonization, but also of eugenics. His words do a great job of illustrating the true intentions of modern colonization. Another strong supporter of colonization was an Englishman named Cecil Rhodes. He is quoted as saying: "...Just imagine those parts which are at present inhabited by despicable specimens of human beings what alteration there would be if they were brought under Anglo-Saxon influence." It quickly becomes apparent that those who were integral to the modern colonization of South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa did not do so out of the goodness of their hearts. Without delving too deeply into the actual statistics of the good done to these “barbarian” cultures, it may seem that colonization was a positive event. In reality, however, the ulterior motives and imperialistic attitudes of key colonization actors brought far more harm than gain. The benefits of colonialism were almost entirely one-sided due to the unfortunate loss of the other side's culture, inhabitants, resources, and general way of life. It's easy to fall into the propaganda-style argument that supporters of colonialism constructed to support their actions, but looking at the actual evidence sheds light... in the middle of the paper... and Okonkwo, “[The white man] says that our customs are bad. But how can he understand our customs if he doesn't even speak our language?" This powerful phrase from the book Things Fall Apart captures the very essence of the negative aspects of colonialism. Europeans did not see the cultures that once flourished or the ancient traditions rooted in local tribes. They didn't see the sense of community and belonging that their victims once shared. Instead of seeing the differences as unique, Europeans saw them as a threat to their economic progress. They have taken so much away from civilizations that they will never be recaptured, simply for their own imperialistic and monetary purposes. European nations may have reached an all-time high in economic prosperity, but it was not and will never be worth the loss of humanity and morality required to achieve it..