Thirdly, the colonial powers introduced efficient system of administration in the country.

It is
true that the administrative machinery was evolved primarily to promote the interest of the
imperialist powers and paid little attention to the well being and welfare of the natives.
Further, the natives were not given adequate representation in the civil services and generally
excluded from higher positions. Despite these shortcomings, the system of administration,
provided by the imperialist powers, exposed the colonial people to the system of western
administration.
Fourthly, the imperialist rule also led to the rise of slavery. The slaves began to be sold and
purchased as part of personal belongings. The practice commenced when Portuguese in the 15th
century raided the African villages and enslaved the people.
These persons were then transported to America. In fact there existed a regular market of slaves
in Lisbon. Even the English engaged themselves in the slave trade. This slave trade resulted in
the uprooting of millions of Africans from their homes. What is still worse that they were made
to work under the most inhuman conditions and were treated with great cruelty.
Finally, the colonialism and imperialism led to bitter rivalry among the European powers and
they fought various wars for the possession of the^ colonies. For example France and Germany
clashed over Morocco in Africa. In India also the French were involved in a long drawn-out
struggle with the British.