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"European
imperialism long ago made Tahiti a distant suburb of Paris, the
missionaries made it a suburb of Christ's kingdom, and the radio made it a
suburb of Los Angeles".Cedric Belfrage
Imperialism
19th Century
Europe
Led by England the nations of
Europe ventured
into Asia, Africa and other parts of the world.
Their aims were to control resources, wealth, religions and populations. By using the force
of arms, missionaries, business men, diplomats and explorers
they subdued and exploited much of
the world.
Victorian Era
Victoria (1819 - 1901) "Queen Victoria was
the longest reigning British monarch and the figurehead of a vast
empire. She oversaw vast changes in British society and gave her
name to an age...Having
witnessed a revolution in British government, huge industrial
expansion and the growth of a worldwide empire...
Source:
BBC UK
Europe
Victorian Era