WORLD HISTORY

COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM

IMPERIALISM IN ASIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which two European nations were unified the most recently before the Age of Imperialism began?
A
Britain
B
Germany
C
France
D
Italy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The period between the 18th and 20th centuries in European history is known as the Age of Imperialism. The most active European countries in terms of imperialism were Britain, France, and Germany.

Detailed explanation-3: -Through the use of direct military force, economic spheres of influence, and annexation, European countries dominated the continents of Africa and Asia.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nations that played a major role in Old Imperialism were Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, France, Britain. Spain and Portugal played a predominant role in the 1500’s, whereas in 1600’s major roles were played by France, Britain and Netherlands.

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