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Imperialism is a country that has its own government but has the policies directed by the imperial power. It means one person or government holds power over the people.
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At the outbreak of World War 1, Germany had the largest army among the European powers.
European imperialism brought with it christian doctrine and evangelism. European missionaries aimed, and often succeeded, to convert aboriginals and non-christians. because they had the support of the governing power (imperialist power) they were very influential.
Imperialism means the desire of a country or government to gain imperial power, power through empire and gaining land.
When a colony is ruled by an imperial power and that power holds the sole right to trade or invest, that is what is known as the sphere of influence. This was very common during the imperialistic days of many European nations.
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