Imperialism, or empire building, is where a more powerful country dominates a weaker, either by economic, political, and/or religious means. Global expansion in Europe initially began in the fifteenth century, but the process greatly accelerated in the mid-to late nineteenth century. European civilization experienced a period of unprecedented development around the globe during this time. These nation-states had become very powerful at this point because of industrialization and because of the organizational efficiency of …showed first 75 words of 399 total…

…showed last 75 words of 399 total…England and Frances attempts to civilize the African people in the 19th century was just one example of countries and their racism towards certain nations and peoples during that time. Social Darwinism, a major policy of the industrial revolution, was a competitive struggle for existence. It's policy was "survival of the fittest" and was ground for the elimination of many people of lower classes who were not wealthy and could not survive on their own.