modern-world: Lesson 4

The Age of Imperialism, spanning from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, saw European powers expand their territories into Africa and Asia. Motivated by economic interests, national prestige, and a belief in cultural superiority, countries like Britain, France, and Belgium established colonies across these continents. The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 epitomized this scramble for Africa, as European nations divided the continent without regard for the indigenous populations. This era not only reshaped global politics and economies but also had lasting impacts on the cultures and societies of colonized regions, leading to resistance movements and calls for independence.