Exploring the Consequences of Endless European Imperialism

The video explores the impact of European imperialism, its decline due to World Wars, and theorizes an alternate history where imperialism never ended. It discusses the technological and military advantages that sustained European dominance and the eventual rise of nationalist movements. The video concludes by reflecting on the lasting influence of European empires and the inevitability of decolonization.

What percentage of the world's surface does Europe occupy?

• 5%

• 15%

• 10%

• 2%

What was a major factor that led to the end of European empires?

• Cold War

• World Wars

• Industrial Revolution

• Renaissance

How did World War II contribute to the fall of European empires?

• It unified European countries under one empire.

• It strengthened European economies.

• It caused massive destruction and shattered the noble image of empires.

• It led to the discovery of new colonies.

What was the impact of the fascist regimes of Japan, Germany, and Italy on the concept of empire?

• They abolished the concept of empire.

• They took the idea of empire to the extreme, highlighting its brutality.

• They promoted peaceful colonization.

• They created a new form of democratic empire.

In the hypothetical scenario, what would make maintaining European dominance more difficult?

• Lack of interest in colonization.

• Technological advancements in weaponry by the natives.

• Better diplomatic relations.

• Increased European population.

What would be the result of the technological gap between colonizers and natives closing?

• More costly rebellions for Europeans.

• Peaceful coexistence.

• Easier colonization for Europeans.

• Complete European dominance.

How would the constant rebellions affect European empires in the alternate timeline?

• They would lead to immediate independence for colonies.

• They would strengthen European control.

• They would lead to more brutal suppression and eventual questioning of the empire's worth.

• They would have no impact.

What role would television play in the alternate timeline of European imperialism?

• It would have no impact.

• It would bring images of violence back to Europe, leading to questioning of the empire.

• It would support the European military.

• It would promote European colonization.

What would be the ultimate fate of European empires in the alternate timeline?

• They would eventually end due to constant rebellion and high costs.

• They would last forever.

• They would expand further.

• They would become more powerful.

How would the relationship between Europe and its former colonies be in the alternate timeline?

• Non-existent.

• Completely independent with no influence.

• Dominant, similar to the Commonwealth of Nations.

• Hostile and disconnected.