The late 19th and early 20th centuries refer to the time period from approximately the 1870s to the early 1900s. This era is characterized by significant global changes, including rapid industrialization, colonization, and political shifts.
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Industrial Revolution: A period of major technological advancements during the late 18th to early 19th centuries that transformed economies through mechanization and factory production.
Imperialism: The policy or practice of extending a nation's power by acquiring territories or establishing economic dominance over other countries.
Scramble for Africa: The intense competition among European powers to colonize different regions of Africa during the late 19th century.
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