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France extends its influence
France basically took a large portion of Africa, they invaded and conquered Africa. -
Liberia becomes Independent
Slaves that were free left the United States and went to Liberia, which became and independent republic from Europe. -
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Newfound Imperialism
Domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region. -
New Imperialism
Europeans influenced most of the wolrd and took it under Europe's control. -
Berlin Conference
To avoid a war, Europeans met for a conference in Berlin, Germany. Africans were not able to attend the conference. King Leopold II, tried to make trade treaties with African leaders so Europeans and other nations were not happy. -
Ethiopia survives
Italy invaded Ethiopia, and they fought and were prepared for the invasion and won their independence. -
A new African elite emerges
Some africans accepted their culture and some admired the western ways. Africaan leaders persued determination to become independent. -
Horrors in the congo
Belgians explored riches in congo like copper, rubber, and ivory. But they were bullying the villagers. The congo became the Belgium Congo in 1908. -
Britain takes it's share
The British brought together cape colony and boer republicans into South Africa. -
Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated
There were many factors, including, Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, & Nationalism, but this is the single event that sparked or ignited World War I.
