HISTORY
THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM
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Old Imperialism was when African explorers sought new lands to expand their territories.
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Old Imperialism was when European explorers sought new lands to expand their territories. The countries that participated were Portugal and Spain.
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Old Imperialism was when European explorers fought for new territory. The countries that participated were Portugal and Spain.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -From the sixteenth to the early nineteenth century, an era dominated by what is now termed Old Imperialism, European nations sought trade routes with the Far East, explored the New World, and established settlements in North and South America as well as in Southeast Asia.
Detailed explanation-2: -The most active European countries in terms of imperialism were Britain, France, and Germany. In the late 1800’s, economic, political, and religious motives prompted these nations to expand their influence over other regions, each with a goal to increase their power across the globe.
Detailed explanation-3: -Between the 15th century and the middle of the 18th, England, France, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain built empires in the Americas, India, and the East Indies. Russia, Italy, Germany, the United States, and Japan became imperial powers in the period from the middle of the 19th century to World War I.
Detailed explanation-4: -The initial impetus for imperialism was for European countries to gain wealth, power and prestige by acquiring territories in other parts of the world. Britain was successful in conquering India in the 19th century, and other European nations joined them in scrambling for parts of Africa and Asia.
Detailed explanation-5: -Roman. Belgium. Britain. Canada. China. Denmark. European Union. France. More items