European countries conquer colonies

Russia over Siberia

Jul 1, 1580

What:Siberia
when:1580-1582
whom:Russia
Russia wanted to spread their influnce and belief, making them more powereful and respected

Belgian Congo

Jan 1, 1881

What:DRC
when:late 19 century
whom:
Belgian King Leopold II was upset about Belgiums lack of international influence and respect, convinced his people to invade modern day Democratic Republic of Congo

British and Nigerians

Jan 1, 1901

what:Nigeria
when:1900-1902
whom:England
Nigeria put up a resistance on Britain, and fought for almoat tow years after being deafeted

Italy over Ethiopia

Jan 1, 1936

What:Ethiopia
When:
Whom:Italy
Italy had tried to conquer Ethiopia in the late 19th century, but were unsucessful, they then returned to grab this colony like other countries were, this was the begining of WW2