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The Impact of European Imperialism on Africa
European imperialism had a beneficial impact on Africa. The states developed with administrative and governmental systems, they also got provided education for native inhabitants. However their was negative impacts. Africa's government was based on a clear administrative hierarchy, with Europeans at the top and Africans below. The introduction of money also completely changed the nature of the African economy. -
The Berlin West Conference
Representatives of 13 European nations met in Berlin to prevent war between imperial nations and their negotiations resulted in the Treaty of Berlin. In many way, the outcome of the Berlin Conference added further impetus to the Scramble for Africa. -
The First Sino Japanese War
Japan sought its own overseas possessions primarily for economic reasons and looked to China as a place to expand.to. The First Sino-Japanese war occurred because of disputes over Korea. After the First Sino-Japanese War, the Triple Intervention had humiliated Japan, because of this the government built more warships and wait for the opportunity to gain revenge against the Russians. -
Boxer Rebellion
The Chinese nationalists were angered by their government's failure to prevent foreigners from gaining influence in China, they then took up arms in the Boxer Rebellion in 1898. The rebellion got defeated when the alliance involving Russia, Japan, France, the US, Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary took Peking. -
Fashoda Crisis
Britain and France almost go to war over competing claims to Sudan. France recognized British possession of Egypt and Sudan. -
The Second Boer War
Kruger demanded the withdrawal of British troops and full independence for the Transvaal. Kruger declared war when Britain refused. The Boers were armed with German Mauser rifles, which exacerbated Britain's anger at Germany in the Second Boer War. The Boers surrender after 2 years of fighting. -
Anglo-Japanese Alliance
The Anglo-Japanese alliance was created by Britain and the Japanese to adopt a common approach to the problems posed by Russia in the Far East. The signing of the Alliance marked the first time Japan had been recognized as an equal by one of the Major European powers. Historians argue that the Alliance established Japan's emergence as a world power in its own right. -
Entente Cordiale
Britain and France signed the agreement "Entente Cordiale" which main purpose was to settle long-standing imperial rivalries between between two countries in North Africa. Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany believed that new friendship between Britain and France posed a threat to Germany's international prestige and influence. Britain formally recognized French claims in Morocco. -
The Russo-Japanese War
The Russo-Japanese War started because japan wanted to reach a settlement with Russia, and was prepared to recognize Russian rights in Manchuria for Japanese rights in Korea. The Russians were convinced of their military superiority, so they refused to negotiate with the Japanese. and instead invaded Korea. During the war, Japan warships entered Port Arthur and destroyed Russian battleships to start the war. The Russia fleet was also distributed across the world at the war's beginning. -
Japan's role in the First World War and Global Position
Japan took advantage of the absence of European powers in the Far East in a few ways. Japan began to supply the Far East with goods that Europeans nations could no longer provide. Japan was also supplying Britain and the Allies with shipping and other goods.