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New Imperialism

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New Imperialism refers to the 19th and early 20th-century period characterized by the expansionist policies and acquisition of territories by European powers and the United States. It involved the colonization and exertion of economic and political control over regions outside their own borders.

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• The era of new imperialism saw the scramble for Africa, as European powers sought to establish colonies and exploit its resources.
• The United States engaged in new imperialism through its annexation of Hawaii to secure a military foothold in the Pacific.
• The new imperialism brought significant changes to the indigenous populations as they experienced the imposition of foreign rule.
• Economic motivations, such as the search for raw materials and new markets, played a crucial role in driving new imperialism.
• Intellectual and political debates emerged regarding the moral implications of new imperialism and its impact on national identity.

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