Colonial Problems

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Colonial Problems
- Major European countries had laid claims to certain parts of Africa
- European countries had claimed parts of Africa since the 1870s
- Rivalry between powers to secure trade roots and commercial markets
- Britain wanted the Suez canal
  - For secure trade roots
Colonial Expansion late 1870s
- Colonial Problems
  - Major European countries had laid claims to certain parts of Africa
  - European countries had claimed parts of Africa since the 1870s
  - Rivalry between powers to secure trade roots and commercial markets
  - Britain wanted the Suez canal
    - For secure trade roots
- Germany
By 1914 Britain had largest colonial land
Britain and France clashed over Fashoda
Almost went to war, but were both concerned at Germany
- Britain and France clashed over Fashoda
Telegram from Kaiser congratulating Paul Kruger on defeating British is Morocco
Germany started to be seen as a threat
- Because of expansionism and Wvelpolotik

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