How Did Imperialism Cause Progress

Imperialism caused more problems than progress because of the destruction of the Zulu tribe and culture, as seen through the control Shaka Zulu had over his tribe, the military prowess of the Zulu tribe, and the land taken by white men. Shaka Zulu had absolute control over his tribe and territory, which spanned across present day KwaZulu/Natal area (King Shaka Zulu). Given Shaka’s iron grip on his nation, an attempted invasion of his lands or assimilation to Western culture would not be taken lightly. Not only would it destabilize the Zulu government, it would cause conflicts amongst the Zulu people, as some people would adopt more Western ways and others remain traditional. The Zulu tribe was also comparatively advanced militarily, having