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Modern World History: New Imperialism in China
Fueled by industrialization, European countries began empire building in the late 1800's. How did this affect China who was never formally colonized? Read this short introduction to imperialism in the late 1800's to see the consequences...
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Open Door Web Site: The Scramble for Africa: Germany
Briefly describes the limited role Germany had in the scramble for African territories. A link to a map of colonial holdings during this period of New Imperialism is included.
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Mother Earth Travel: History of Germany: The Weimar Republic, 1918 33
The Weimar Republic was established at the end of World War I and was designed to eliminate Imperial Germany. Understand the trouble that came with the new government and why it only lasted fifteen years.
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U.s. History Timeline: 1865 1900
A thumbnail look at the many things occurring in the United States in the last half half of the 19th century. The topics covered are Gilded Age Politics, the "New Imperialism," Industrial America, Growth of Labor, Urbanization,...
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Open Door Web Site: Scramble for Africa
A brief introduction to an era of European colonization known as the scramble for Africa.
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Modern World History: Early Modern Empires (1500 1800)
The roots of globalization began in the 15th century as modern empires began to thrive through trade. Asia was at its strongest during this time period, while Europe lagged behind until the discovery of America and an ocean route to Asia...