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Short History of Colonialism Since 1492 In One GIF

January 2, 2016 13 Comments

Short History of Colonialism Since 1492 In One GIF

World map showing Colonialism from 1492-2008

The map above presents a very short history of colonialism around the world from 1492-2008 in one simple GIF. Interestingly, it doesn’t limit itself to European colonialism but also includes the colonial empires of the United States, Russia/Soviet Union and Japan.

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Filed Under: History, World Maps Tagged With: colonialism

Colonial Africa On The Eve of World War I

April 30, 2015 8 Comments

Africa in 1914

Map created by reddit user whiplashoo21

The map above shows how the African continent was divided in 1914 just before the outbreak of World War I. By this time, European powers controlled 90% of the continent with only Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and Liberia retaining independence.

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Filed Under: Africa, History Tagged With: colonialism, war


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