#State Expansion & Imperialism (1750-1900) 🌍

Hey! Let's break down how state power shifted globally during this period. It's a big topic, but we'll make it super clear and easy to remember. Think of it as a game of global chess, with different players making their moves!

#Key Processes of State Power Shifts

Between 1750 and 1900, several major processes reshaped state power around the world. These are the big moves on our global chess board:

• Colonialism: European powers establishing colonies in places like Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Think of it as setting up new outposts and controlling the local resources. 🏘️
  • Impact: Displacement of indigenous peoples, imposition of European systems, and resource extraction.
• Imperialism: Domination of other countries through political, economic, and military control. This is like the bigger chess pieces controlling the smaller ones. 👑
  • Impact: Subjugation of local populations, suppression of cultures, and exploitation of resources.
• Industrialization: The rise of factories and capitalist economies. This is like the invention of new, more powerful chess pieces. 🏭
  • Impact: New forms of economic and political power, new social classes, decline of traditional power.
• Nationalism: The rise of movements for new nation-states. Think of it as players forming their own teams. 🚩
  • Impact: Formation of new political entities, reshaping of existing ones.
• War: Conflicts leading to conquest and annexation of territories. This is like capturing your opponent's chess pieces. ⚔️
  • Impact: Shifts in state power, new territorial boundaries.

#African Imperialism

Time to zoom in on Africa! European powers were all about claiming territory here. It's like a land grab, but with much bigger consequences.

• The Players: Britain, France, Belgium, and others.
• The Game: Colonization and domination of the continent.
• The Stakes: Resources, labor, and strategic advantages.

#British Control of Egypt

• 1882: Britain invades and occupies Egypt, which was part of the Ottoman Empire. 🇪🇬

  • Why? To control the Suez Canal, a vital trade route. 🚢
  • Result: British protectorate until 1922. ### Suez Canal

• Built in 1869: Connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. 🌊

• Strategic Importance: Shortened trade routes between Europe and Asia.

• British Involvement: Purchased shares in 1875, occupied Egypt in 1882. ### British West Africa

• Territories: Modern-day Ghana, Nig...