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European Nationalism
A strong wave of nationalism swept over Europe, turning them into unified countries rather than small states. -
Seven Years War
Britain won Canada from France. -
American Independence
American breaks free from British rule. -
Latin American Independence
America inspired Latin American colonies to also break away from European rule, so by 1833 most of Latin America is free. -
Later Imperialism
Most European countries decide to meet and lay out claims in Africa and Asia with no regard for existing peoples. -
Decolonization
The United Nations help almost all European colonies gain independence. -
Civil Wars in the Developing World
The boundaries made by Europe in the new independent African colonies did not match with the actual dynamics of African people, so civil wars filled the era. -
Collapse of Communism
Once the Berlin wall was torn down, the USSR lost its grip on its satellite states and the balance of world power saw a great shift. Western Europe and the United States gained all the power.