An in-depth exploration of significant events, themes, and figures in world history, preparing students for the SAT Subject Test.
Imperialism is when a country extends its power over other lands. This shaped world history from ancient empires to the colonial age.
From the 16th to 19th centuries, European powers like Britain, France, and Spain established colonies in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. This brought new technologies, but also exploitation and resistance.
The Columbian Exchange transferred plants, animals, people, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds. Globalization started centuries ago!
The effects of imperialism—cultural blending, economic inequality, and ongoing conflicts—are still felt today.
Understanding imperialism helps explain modern relationships between countries and the roots of many global issues.
The British Raj in India led to both modernization and resistance movements.
The spread of smallpox devastated indigenous populations in the Americas.
Imperialism and global interactions connected the world, but also created new challenges.