The growth of Imperialism from the late 1870s to 1914 was primarily driven by economic motivations, including the search for new markets and raw materials to fuel industrial expansion. Additionally, nationalistic fervor and competition among European powers intensified, leading countries to acquire colonies as symbols of national strength and prestige. Technological advancements in transportation and communication also facilitated the expansion of empires, while social Darwinist ideologies promoted the belief in the superiority of Western civilizations, justifying imperialist endeavors.
Nationalism and imperialism directly caused WW1 as nations sought to protect their interests. The war was sparked off by the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914.
Around 1860-1914
1850--1914
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in 1914 sparked the beginning of World War I.
1850--1914
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in 1914 sparked the beginning of World War 1.
There was no European countries ruling the land in 1850
The period from the 1870s to the 1930s was marked by significant social, political, and technological changes globally. The Industrial Revolution continued to reshape economies and societies, leading to urbanization and the rise of labor movements. This era also saw the expansion of imperialism, with European powers colonizing large parts of Africa and Asia. Additionally, World War I (1914-1918) and the onset of the Great Depression in the late 1920s drastically altered political landscapes and economic conditions worldwide.
U.S. Preident William McKinley in 1901, Archduke Ferdinand of Serbia in 1914,whose assasination sparked WWI.
The period 1750 - 1914 was characterized by growing European imperialism. The Industrial Revolution during this period caused a demographic transition.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Jeffrey A. Bell has written: 'Industrialization and Imperialism, 1800-1914' 'Philosophy at the Edge of Chaos'