HISTORY
THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM
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the effect of naval forces in the early 1900s.
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the early colonization of North America
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the late 19th and early 20th centuries
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the colonization of Europe
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Detailed explanation-1: -In historical contexts, New Imperialism characterizes a period of colonial expansion by European powers, the United States, and Japan during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The period featured an unprecedented pursuit of overseas territorial acquisitions.
Detailed explanation-2: -First, colonies provided raw materials. Second, colonies served as a market for surplus manufactured goods. Every country wanted national hegemony – that is, to be the No. 1 imperialist country in the world.
Detailed explanation-3: -What is imperialism in history? Imperialism is the state policy, practice, or advocacy of extending power and dominion, especially by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control of other territories and peoples.
Detailed explanation-4: -Imperialism (1800-1914) Imperialism is the domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region. European nations had already gained some power in areas of the world such as the Americas, Africa, and Asia.