C. Development of imperialism between 1876 and 1914:

• England (10 million km2)

• France (9 million km2)

• Germany (2.5 million km2),

• Other: Belgium, Holland, Italy started in the expansion of Africa and Asia

• Russia expansion by Siberia

• U.S. expansion to the West for its territory.

Creation of a new global system in which the colonies become:

1. Production of raw materials (agricultural products and minerals)

2. Consumers of manufactured products.

3. Points to control more territorial areas and transportation routes .