1.2 Rivalry of Great Powers
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Europe In the nineteenth century, European powers had colonised many other countries. By , most of the Asian countries had been colonised. Only Africa was left. The occupation, division and colonisation of Africa took place from to . After , England, France, Belgium, Italy and Germany joined in the scramble for colonies. Clashes amongst Great Powers Despite the lead in industrial growth and the control of a vast empire England was not satisfied. England was in competition with Germany and the United States, which were producing cheaper manufactured goods and thus capturing England’s markets. National rivalry led to frequent clashes between these great powers in Asia and Africa and Europe.
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Europe In the nineteenth century, European powers had colonised many other countries. By , most of the Asian countries had been colonised. Only Africa was left. The occupation, division and colonisation of Africa took place from to .
After , England, France, Belgium, Italy and Germany joined in the scramble for colonies. Clashes amongst Great Powers Despite the lead in industrial growth and the control of a vast empire England was not satisfied. England was in competition with Germany and the United States, which were producing cheaper manufactured goods and thus capturing England’s markets. National rivalry led to frequent clashes between these great powers in Asia and Africa and Europe.
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