How did European imperialism in the late nineteenth century differ from the earlier phase that began in the late fifteenth century?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
a. Britain replaced Spain as the dominant empire.
b. The targets of European imperialism shifted from the Americas to Africa and Asia.
c. Merchants and manufacturers played a more central role in late nineteenth-century imperialism.
d. Industrialization revolutionized transportation (railroads, steamships) and communication (the telegraph), making it easier to integrate and control the world across vast distances.
e. The discourse and practice of free trade played a more visible role in international relations.
f. Forms of economic imperialism were more prevalent (e.g. “economic colonies” in Latin America, treaty ports in China).
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