After the Berlin conference in 1884‚ imperialism was introduced. European countries conquered areas of Africa‚ and then took advantage of its people and land. All but two countries were colonized. The colonized countries of Africa each reacted differently to European actions during the scramble for Africa. African countries began to counter-claim these threats with violent‚ non-violent‚ and diplomatic tactics. African leaders advanced their methods of violence in conjunction with the African people
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advantages in this process. They led the world in technological advances‚ giving them a dominance when conquering other countries. The European Imperialists made attempts to conquer China and Japan. In this process‚ they succeeded by influencing Japan greatly. However‚ they were not as successful with China. At the end of the eighteenth century‚ China’s goods were much desired by Britain. However‚ the Chinese saw Europeans as savages and did not want to trade with them. During trade
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Before World War II‚ the war was also known as The Great War‚ The World War‚ or The War in Europe .In France and Belgium‚ it was sometimes referred to as La Guerre du Droit (the War for Justice) or La Guerre Pour la Civilization / de Oorlog tot de Beschaving (the War to Preserve Civilisation)‚ especially on medals and commemorative monuments. The term used by official histories of the war in Britain and Canada is First World War‚ while American histories generally use the term ‘World War’ I. The
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European settlers went through many changes after the discovery of New America because of Christopher Columbus voyage. The Europeans accidentally found the American land which was originally owned by Native American tribes. The Native American culture was very liberal and had very different lifestyles when it came to beliefs in religion‚ owning land‚ medicines‚ hunting farming and family. The Native Americans did not see people as enemies and believed that many people could be invited to join their
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In the beginning‚ the Europeans that immigrated to America often did so because of one of two things; religious reasons or economic opportunity. They brought new ideas and new religions to the Americas. The Quaker Colonies of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts were formed by English Protestants who wanted a place where they could worship their religion in peace‚ with social order. These people looked to America for asylum. The Europeans also established colonies in The Caribbean Islands. The Spanish
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The importance of racial hierarchy in understanding European colonization efforts can largely be linked back to power‚ control and wealth. One of the greatest tools that the Europeans had during their conquests in the Americas and Africa was their use of religion as a means of rendering the native peoples that they intended to take advantage of docile. Essentially‚ it seems that in the cases where European explorers were easily able to spread their religion‚ as opposed to meeting resistance‚ they
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motivations held true. Early Europeans participated in imperialism to fuel economic growth‚ fulfill moral obligations‚ and equalize rivalries. Imperialism held the key to promoting economic growth‚ as Europe required more places to sell its goods. African and Asian countries required products that Europe had in surplus and with the sale of said products they could extend their power by controlling the economy of multiple countries. At the same time‚ these countries provided Europe with mass amounts
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European Influences on our Cities The European Colonial period lasted from the 16th century to the early 20th century; European powers such as France and England established colonies throughout the American homeland‚ and in other geographical locations such as Asia and Africa. Since‚ these European settlers were the ones who founded our globally recognized cities today‚ obviously‚ they had a tremendous influence on the architectural design. The most populated newfound American cities such as Boston
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World War I lasted from 1912 to 1915. It was a devastating time. Why? Because during this time‚ 37 million people were killed or seriously wounded. That was nearly a third of the population ‚ at the time. Of that third of the population‚ at least two thirds were involved in the war. For every three people‚ two of them were soldiers‚ or actively supporting soldiers in the war. Why did all this happen? It is said that the First World War was started by the action of Gavrilo Princip. On June 28‚ 1914
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Candide‚ the Enlightenment period in Europe’s history must have been a time of great optimism. Although‚ Candide‚ was considered an example of The Enlightenment it actually makes fun of a number of the philosophies and demonstrates that the movement was far from being united. Candide reflects Voltaire’s exaggerated self-opinion on Church/Christianity‚ human suffering‚ and the effects/impacts of European discovery of the New World. In the book‚ events all slowly work at Candide’s optimistic up bringing
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