Benefits Of South American Colonization

Colonization is a huge topic that has started being looked into and is bringing up the question, should the U.S. colonize South America? In the year 2030, U.S. government officials have started to discuss and decide whether or not to colonize struggling countries of South America. Officials have decided to look at previous efforts of colonizing, such as the colonization of Africa. These South American countries should be colonized for reasons such as their tropical resources and to improve the economy of these struggling countries.

South America has many resources that could be of good use, such as many different fruits and types of nuts. An article from the story “Things Fall Apart” described that, Africa had two main exports, palm oil

“World History: Patterns of Interaction” describes, Railroads, dams, and telephone and telegraph lines had been built in colonies within Africa to help with economic growth (World History: Patterns of Interaction, 2009, p.10). By building these railroads and such, the economy of Africa was able to grow through the help of colonization. Colonization could possibly help with South America’s economy like Europe did with Africa. National Geographic states in an article, “South America’s economic growth over the last half-century has prompted its cities to expand rapidly. These cities, however, often suffer from inefficient transportation and utility systems, pollution, and unregulated residential growth” (National Geographic, N.D., p.4). Building to improve these problems can improve the economy as well as increase accessibility to be able to travel within South America. Increased accessibility would allow further movement in South America, which will benefit the U.S. in the long run. Colonizing uncolonized countries are good and beneficial, conversely, there are downfalls to

“World History: Patterns of Interaction” states, “The artificial boundaries combined or unnaturally divided groups, creating problems that plagued African colonies during European occupation” (World History: Patterns of Interaction, 2009, p.10). When Africa was being colonized, African colonies had been separated or combined which is bad for certain groups may have rivalries with other group. Consequently causing conflict of the people and possible conflict for the U.S. There are still many benefits of colonizing South America, such as decreasing the amount of local warfare and fighting. In “World History: Patterns of Interaction” it is described that, through this colonization, local warfare had been decreased (World History: Patterns of Interaction, 2009, p.10). By reducing warfare more peace is able to be achieved creating more allies for the U.S. More allies is good for the U.S. to have if there is to be a war.

The U.S. should colonize South America for several reasons, these reasons include, but are not limited to, the resources of South America that could provide useful for consumption and trade, and the improvement of South America’s economy providing accessibility to South America. If South America is colonized the U.S. will not only have more resources for trade and such, but will have a new ally as well to help aid if any wars are