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The "New Imperialism"
By Taco24 on 05/03/2008
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Background-Prior to the 19th century, European countries did not usually acquire territory in Africa and Asia but rather built a series of trading stations. For example, Portugal established a series of trading posts along the west coast of Africa, India and Indonesia. This was done in the name of the spice trade. In addition, the Portuguese were the first to establish the African slave trade in the New World. The Dutch were active in Indonesia and Ceylon. (Sri Lanka) The New World was the exception. Here, the French, English, Spanish, and Portuguese established vast colonies.
In the 19th century, drastic changes caused by the Industrial Revolution and other factors literally turned the world upside down. For example, in 1800, Europeans controlled around 7% of the world’s surface. By 1914, they controlled 84% of the world’s surface. This quiz covers information on the causes of this “New Imperialism”, as well as some of the major events and people of that era. As always, good luck!
Sources: My Notes
Image: Queen Victoria
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Top 15 Leaders for The "New Imperialism":
(#1) Tsk9653 scored 100.00% in 365.58 seconds.
(#2) Mindmonkey scored 92.31% in 118.26 seconds.
(#3) Bradd scored 92.31% in 180.70 seconds.
(#4) Lancaster scored 92.31% in 281.16 seconds.
(#5) Newyorkgoomba scored 92.31% in 302.19 seconds.
(#6) Theblackhand scored 84.62% in 356.48 seconds.
(#7) Yanich scored 84.62% in 371.19 seconds.
(#8) Niels scored 76.92% in 220.68 seconds.
(#9) Scipio scored 76.92% in 286.24 seconds.
(#10) Nando53 scored 76.92% in 351.23 seconds.
(#11) Surreyman scored 76.92% in 354.17 seconds.
(#12) Klukblazen scored 69.23% in 117.95 seconds.
(#13) Spookylady scored 53.85% in 72.14 seconds.
(#14) Potter999 scored 46.15% in 281.45 seconds.
(#15) Summertime scored 23.08% in 526.03 seconds.
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