Colonialism/Imperialism (jan 1, 1500 – jan 1, 1900)
Description:
The word imperialism originated from the Latin word imperium, which means supreme power. It first became common with its current sense in Great Britain, during the 1870s and was used with a negative connotation.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1500
jan 1, 1900
~ 400 years