New Imperialism

In historical contexts, New Imperialism characterizes a period of colonial expansion primarily by the major Western powers as well as the Empire of Japan, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The period featured an unprecedented pursuit of overseas territorial acquisitions.

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Which happened first?

• New Imperialism and splendid isolation began in the same year
• New Imperialism began 1 year before French protectorate of Tunisia
• New Imperialism began 1 year before Kingdom of Romania
• New Imperialism began 1 year after International Association of the Congo
• New Imperialism began 2 years before British North Borneo

Timeline

1. International Association of the CongoNovember 17, 1879 – May 29, 1885
2. New Imperialism (this page)1880s – 1920s
3. splendid isolation1880s – January 30, 1902
4. French protectorate of TunisiaMay 12, 1881 – March 20, 1956
5. Kingdom of RomaniaMarch 14, 1881 – 1947
6. British North Borneo1882–1963

Related

• World War IISeptember 1, 1939 – September 2, 1945
• Soviet UnionDecember 30, 1922 – December 26, 1991
• World War IJuly 28, 1914 – November 11, 1918
• Ottoman EmpireJuly 29, 1299 – November 17, 1922
• Cold War1945 – December 25, 1991
• Middle AgesAD 476 – 1500s
• French RevolutionMay 5, 1789
• Byzantine EmpireJanuary 17, AD 395 – May 29, 1453