Some scholars contend that despite the brutality of 19^th century European imperialism, ultimately there were some benefits to imperialism, such as the adoption (in some countries) of the Western legal system and the institution of democracy.

Using specific examples from the movie “Gandhi,” and from “His Story” (p.190) in the Sourcebook,

Sources of The Making of the West, Volume II: Since 1500

do you think 19^th century imperialism was beneficial, detrimental, or a mixed blessing?