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The Rise Of Imperialism

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Imperialism is defined as “the acquisition of new territories.” (630) In other words, it was how fast nations could spread their civilization across the globe. The rise of imperialism is what allowed European countries to grab a hold of parts of the New World. Beginning in 1880, it would serve as the justification for nations in claiming the rest of the world. Imperialism really picked off when the British obtained Egypt after fighting off the French presence that had been there. Britain’s actions not only “intensified the two powers to seize additional territories in Africa, but also alarmed other European states” to race for more land. (647) The aftermath was a European scramble to get as much territory in Africa beginning 1880 and lasting

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