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Imperialism is a fancy word for bully, except it can go as far as total country and sometimes world domination...
Europeans believed that it was their duty to "civilize" people of other nations by introducing Christianity and Western culture. They generally felt that they were more superior and advanced than other countries.
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So... European nations got together to decide upon the division of Africa. The entire country was divided except for Ethiopia and Liberia.
Africans did not like the way they were treated. They had absolutely no say so in how their country would be handled... However, some of the natives appreciated their additions of
They sometimes even rebelled, buyt they were no match for the Europeans.
Africans were exposed to new diseases and the division of Africa caused tension and rivalry.
The Open Door Policy was the policy that granted equal trade opportunities to all countries established by the Us. It was especially aimed at China.
Monroe Doctrine- the Europeans would stop colonization in America and the Americans would stay out of Europe's business
In 1898, the Americans won the Spanish American War. This gave them control over the Philippeans, Guam, and Puerto Rico. President McKineley's goal was to "Christianize" the islanders.
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In 1898, the Spanish-American War was won by America. This caused America to gain the Philippeans, Guam and Puerto Rico.
The British East India Company took control of India and called it the "Jewel in the Crown." India was important to England because India had lots of raw materials.
The British East India Company wanted to colonialize India for its precious raw materials. They called it the "Jewel in the Crown."