Western technology like guns, ships, and trains helped conquer people in Asia and Africa because they gave Europeans more power and strength. The Europeans could travel far distances and fight better with their weapons. They could also control the people they conquered with these weapons. The Europeans used their technology to take over lands and resources in Asia and Africa. The people in these places often couldn't fight back against the Europeans' advanced technology. Overall, Western technology made it easier for Europeans to conquer and control Asian and African peoples.
