Compare And Contrast American Imperialism In The Late 1800s And Early 1900s
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, imperialism affected many societies throughout the world. Perspectives on imperialism differed depending on a person’s point of view. The point of view of the imperialist power is much different than the point of view of the colonized people.
In 1870, Africa established trade agreements with the leaders in the Congo River basin. The Belgian set off a scramble among other European powers to get their presence on the continent. In 1887, to avoid conflict, Europeans leaders met in Berlin, Germany, to set up rules for colonizing Africa and divided Africa with little regard. In 1850, most of Africa had been free. Seventy years later, most of the continent was under European rule. Africa has loss their independence
In 1870, Africa established trade agreements with the leaders in the Congo River basin. The Belgian set off a scramble among other European powers to get their presence on the continent. In 1887, to avoid conflict, Europeans leaders met in Berlin, Germany, to set up rules for colonizing Africa and divided Africa with little regard. In 1850, most of Africa had been free. Seventy years later, most of the continent was under European rule. Africa has loss their independence