Imperialism- Dalton Macrorie by Dalton Macrorie

Egypt

dmacrorie27 — 2025-02-25 16:37:40 UTC

Owned by Britain

Algeria

dmacrorie27 — 2025-02-25 16:37:55 UTC

Owned by France

Namibia

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Owned by Germany

Libya

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Owned by Italy

Angola

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Owned by Portugal

Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Owned by Belgium

western sahara

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Owned by spain

Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Timber and rubber

Berlin, Germany

dmacrorie27 — 2025-02-25 16:47:39 UTC

The point of the Berlin conference was to split Africa between all of the European countries. There were no black people there who lived in Africa. They had no say.

Belgium

dmacrorie27 — 2025-02-25 16:55:36 UTC

The local population was subjected to brutal forced labor systems. Villagers were coerced into harvesting rubber, with severe penalties for those who didn't comply. People in Congo suffered terrible violence Leopold's army, the Force Publique, used scary tactics like cutting off body parts killing people and taking hostages to make people obey.

India

dmacrorie27 — 2025-02-25 16:56:29 UTC

Opium

Goods including Opium moved from India to China over sea

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Opium Wars- China

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Britain wanted to trade with China. China didn't want anything to do with Britain so they sold their drugs to China and got them addicted. The effects were that they had to open multiple ports to Britain and grant rights to British citizens

Britain's sphere

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Russia's sphere

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Germany's sphere

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Japan's sphere

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France's sphere

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Hong Kong- Controlled by Britain

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(Burma)- Controlled by Britain

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Laos-Controlled by France

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Vietnam-Controlled by France

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Cambodia-Controlled by France

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India

dmacrorie27 — 2025-02-25 17:13:06 UTC

Founded by a group of merchants in London, the company aimed to establish trade relations with the Indian subcontinent and other regions of Asia. It initially focused on importing spices and later expanded to textiles, particularly cotton and silk. The Mughals go taken over because they were weak because of factories in Britain.

British India-Sepoy rebellion

dmacrorie27 — 2025-03-03 16:20:17 UTC

The sepoy rebellion began in May 1857 when Indian soldiers, known as sepoys, in the British East India Company's army revolted against their British officers. The rebellion was fueled by various factors, including cultural insensitivity, economic exploitation, and social grievances.

Sino-Japanese War 1894-1895

dmacrorie27 — 2025-03-03 16:23:31 UTC

The Sino-Japanese War, fought from 1894 to 1895, was a conflict between China and Japan primarily over control of Korea. Japan, seeking to expand its influence and modernize its military, Won the war. Japan established itself as a formidable imperial power.

Cuba

dmacrorie27 — 2025-03-03 16:27:48 UTC

The Spanish-American War, fought in 1898, was a conflict between the United States and Spain that arose from the U.S. intervention in the Cuban War of Independence. The U.S. declared war on Spain and won in a couple months. Cuba then got its independence from Spain.

Philippines

dmacrorie27 — 2025-03-03 16:30:24 UTC

After America won the war vs. Spain, the Phillipines thought that they would be granted independence like Cuba but America thought the Phillipines was far too valuable

Guam

dmacrorie27 — 2025-03-04 16:22:26 UTC

After The US beat Spain in the war caused by the sinking of the US Maine they took Guam.

Puerto Rico

dmacrorie27 — 2025-03-04 16:23:35 UTC

The US took Puerto Rico from Spain from the War between them.

Asante Kingdom

dmacrorie27 — 2025-03-04 16:28:20 UTC

This war was primarily sparked by the British demand for the Golden Stool, a sacred symbol of the Ashanti kingdom and its unity, which they sought to assert their dominance over the Ashanti people.Yaa Asantewaa's legacy endures as a powerful symbol of courage and defiance. She is celebrated not only in Ghana but also globally as a figure who stood against colonial oppression.

Ireland

dmacrorie27 — 2025-03-04 16:32:57 UTC

This migration was often motivated by the immediate need for work and food. The Irish population in Britain increased dramatically during this period, leading to both cultural integration and tensions. Once it got worse they moved to the US.

Civil War + Famine

dmacrorie27 — 2025-03-04 16:34:50 UTC

The Gold Rush of 1849 drew many immigrants to California, where the promise of wealth and opportunity attracted thousands, including a significant number of Chinese laborers.

San Francisco, CA

dmacrorie27 — 2025-03-04 16:36:28 UTC

As the Central Pacific Railroad Company began its construction in 1863, they faced a severe labor shortage. To fill this gap, the company recruited Chinese workers, many of whom had fled the hardships of the Opium Wars, the Taiping Rebellion, and famine in China. Initially, about 50 Chinese laborers were hired, but this number quickly grew to thousands.

Chinese Exclusion Act

dmacrorie27 — 2025-03-04 16:39:00 UTC

As the Chinese population grew, so did anti-Chinese sentiment among white Americans. This hostility was fueled by economic competition, cultural differences, and racial prejudices. Many white laborers viewed Chinese immigrants as a threat to their jobs

White Australia Policy

dmacrorie27 — 2025-03-04 16:40:42 UTC

The White Australia Policy was a series of legislative measures and policies implemented in Australia from the late 19th century until the mid-20th century, aimed at restricting non-European immigration. Established in response to fears of Asian immigration, particularly from China and the Pacific Islands, the policy sought to maintain a predominantly white, British-descended population.

Abolition of Slavery

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Carribbean

dmacrorie27 — 2025-03-04 16:44:58 UTC

Chinese and Indian indentured servants were brought to the Caribbean in the 19th and early 20th centuries as part of a system of labor migration that followed the abolition of slavery. This system aimed to address labor shortages on plantations after the emancipation of enslaved Africans.

Nationalist Movements of the Balkans

dmacrorie27 — 2025-03-04 16:46:11 UTC

The Treaty of Berlin in 1878 marked a significant turning point for the Ottoman Empire, as it resulted in the loss of substantial territories in the Balkans and the recognition of the independence of several states.

Peru

dmacrorie27 — 2025-03-04 16:47:26 UTC

Tupac Amaru II led a major uprising against Spanish authorities, advocating for the rights of indigenous people and challenging the oppressive colonial system. Tupac Amaru II is viewed as a cultural icon for indigenous peoples across Latin America.

South Africa

dmacrorie27 — 2025-03-04 16:50:11 UTC

The Zulu kingdom resisted British rule. The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 highlighted this resistance, showcasing the Zulu's military strength despite eventual defeat and annexation of their territory.

Guano Fertilizer

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Cotton

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Cotton

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Borneo

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Palm Oil Production

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Ivory

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South Africa

dmacrorie27 — 2025-03-04 16:58:01 UTC

Cecil Rhodes was a pivotal figure in British imperialism in Southern Africa, known for his role in expanding British influence through colonization, his establishment of the De Beers diamond company

Suez Canal

dmacrorie27 — 2025-03-04 16:59:21 UTC

In the mid-19th century, the French engineer Ferdinand de Lesseps championed the canal's construction. The rise of steamships and the growing demand for quicker trade routes made the project increasingly appealing.

Panama Canal, Panama

dmacrorie27 — 2025-03-04 17:01:10 UTC

The U.S. took over the project in 1904, implementing new engineering techniques and health measures to combat diseases. The construction involved significant excavation, the creation of Gatun Lake, and the building of a series of locks to manage the elevation changes.