Imperialism and the Balance of Power

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http//users.erols.com/mwhite28/1907powr.htm
Imperialism and the Balance of Power
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                                                  
                           
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• Imperialism led to
• Colonialism
• Industrial revolution
• Rise of the Nation State
• Separation of the state from church
• Rule of Law
• Taxes and military replaced feudal serfdom
• Capital accumulation (from 19 C)

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1939
http//www.mcps.k12.md.us/departments/isa/ninvest/
imperial/impandworld.htmbargraphs
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1939
http//www.mcps.k12.md.us/departments/isa/ninvest/
imperial/impandworld.htmbargraphs