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Which countries had the largest colonial empires by 1900 and which lands did they rule?
Great Britain and France had the largest colonial empires. They ruled lands in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. They also eventually made their way down to Antarctica and made some claims, although those remain unrecognized today.
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What advantage did European countries have over people in other lands in their Imperial expansion?
People in European countries were civilized.
As a consequence of the expense and devastation of the world wars what became of the colonial lands?
The devastation and expense of the world wars significantly weakened European powers, leading to a wave of decolonization across Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. Many colonies sought independence, fueled by rising nationalist movements and the desire for self-determination. The economic strain on colonial powers made it increasingly difficult to maintain control over distant territories, resulting in a rapid dismantling of colonial empires in the mid-20th century. Consequently, numerous new nations emerged, reshaping the global political landscape.
Why dod the europeans explorers believe they could simply claim lands foe their home counties even though these lands were already populated?
European explorers believed they could claim lands for their home countries due to a combination of factors, including the doctrine of discovery, which held that Christian nations had the right to claim territories not inhabited by Christians. Additionally, many explorers operated under the belief in European superiority and the idea that indigenous peoples were either uncivilized or had not fully utilized the land, justifying their claims. This mindset was reinforced by the desire for wealth, resources, and the expansion of empires during the Age of Exploration.
Why did the European countries actively colonize much of the world between the Th and amp Th centuries?
Europe is relatively small and is actually the smallest continent. The 1500s was the peak of colonization because navigation and ships had modernized as many explorers were looking for new lands and unexplored territories. More land for these Nations and Empires meant more resources, goods, trade and most importantly, money.
How many countries claimed lands in Africa in 1913?
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What have historians called some of the empires that existed in the nineteenth century prisons of nationalities and what empires were they referring to?
It sound like you are talking about the European colonial empires. Britain, France, Portugal, Germany, Italy and Belgium formed empires by conquering lands in Africa, the Americas and Asia and turning them into colonies. Spain had created the oldest colonial European empire in South and Central America and the Philippines , but lost it in the 19th century.
What were the result of the exploratory voyages by erupean countries?
The exploratory voyages by European countries during the Age of Exploration led to the discovery of new lands and sea routes, the expansion of trade and commerce, the spread of Christianity, and the establishment of colonial empires. These voyages also contributed to advances in navigation, cartography, and scientific knowledge.
How did states form in western Europe?
Ethnic groups conquered and united lands, forming empires and states which eventually morphed into countries.
What make India a subcontinent?
India is one of three core lands at the bottom of Southern Asia. It is also one of the seventh largest countries in the world.
Which major native group had the largest empire?
None, Native American's had no concept of "Empires" - "Kingdoms" and things of that nature. The closest you could come is land holdings by type of tribal people; if that is the definition then you could say the Ojibwa (Chippewa) held the largest sections of lands (about 90% of Canada and some lands in what is now the USA).
What is a group of lands under one rule called?
A group of lands under one rule are called an empire. Empires are groups of countries that are controlled by one government.
Why did european countries want to expand their empires?
The reason that the Europeans wanted to claim and control land throughout the world were economic ones. In the new lands of the Americas and Africa, the Europeans were looking for gold, raw materials, and land possessions as a way to compete with one another.
Why did great Britain want war in 1914?
They didn't want a war. They, like the other colonial powers, had much to lose and nothing to gain by going to war. Germany wanted to go to war as they arrived late on the colonial scene and therefore wanted to get some colonies. Since the great colonial empires weren't about to give up their lands and there wasn't really anywhere else to colonise they decided to go to war in the hope of being able to wrestle some land from the empires in the peace settlements (should they have won).
On what nations former lands were most of the new countries created?
Most of the new countries created in the 20th century emerged from the former empires of Europe, particularly the Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, and British Empires. Following World War I and II, decolonization and the collapse of these empires led to the establishment of numerous independent nations in regions like Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Additionally, the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 resulted in the emergence of several new countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
What was the Treaty of Tordesillas and what was the effect on European exploration?
The Treaty of Tordesillas was an agreement between Spain and Portugal in 1494 that divided newly discovered lands outside Europe between the two countries along a meridian 370 leagues west of the Cape Verde islands. The treaty led to Portugal establishing its presence in Brazil and Spain exploring and colonizing areas in the Americas, ultimately shaping the future territorial claims and colonial empires of both countries.
The guaranteed that Hapsburg lands would not be divided?
There never existed any guarantee that Hapburg lands would or could not be divided. On the contrary, the Hapsburg lands were in 1521 divided by treaty between Charles V and his brother Ferdinand in a "Austrian" and a "Spanish" empire. After that, the two empires never were divided further, just as most other countries in Europe.
Guaranteed that Hapsburg lands would not be divided?
There never existed any guarantee that Hapburg lands would or could not be divided. On the contrary, the Hapsburg lands were in 1521 divided by treaty between Charles V and his brother Ferdinand in a "Austrian" and a "Spanish" empire. After that, the two empires never were divided further, just as most other countries in Europe.
