New Imperialism

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    Africa

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    Asia

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    Opium In China

    In 1839 Britain started growing opium in its Indian colonies and exporting it to China. This became a problem because there was a rapidly growing addiction for opium, and in 1839, all opium importation and exportation along with smoking opium was banned. This caused what was called the first and second opium wars between Britain and china.
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    Asian Imperialism

    during the first and second opium wars Britain had the upper hand with their rifles and cannons. China had to imperialize and use their enemies' tactics to fight back and protect their country.
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    The Scramble For Africa

    The scramble for Africa started in 1884 and was caused when European countries wanted to colonize Africa and use its natural resources to make products for trade and its natives to turn into slaves.
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    African Imperialism

    African imperialism started in 1884 and changed the way African people lived. Imperialism disrupted traditional African ways of life, political organization, and social norms. Imperialism also caused many Africans to be enslaved.
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