New imperialism / Scramble for Africa (jan 1, 1870 – aug 1, 1914)
Description:
New Imperialism was a period when European powers, along with the U.S. and Japan, aggressively expanded their empires, primarily in Africa and Asia. It was driven by the desire for resources, new markets, national prestige, and strategic military control, with European countries competing to dominate global territories.(there is no exact date for its beginning:/ )
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Date:
jan 1, 1870
aug 1, 1914
~ 44 years