GKE task 3 - 1952 Words

A. African Colonization Colonialism is defined in the dictionary as a policy by which a nation maintains or extends its control over foreign dependencies. African colonization is one example. Africa was oppressed by the European imperial powers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries (Parker, 2007). Unlike in other parts of the world, African colonization was short lived and the colonial period was over by the 1960s (Parker, 2007). The European ‘scramble’ for territory at the end of 19th century is probably the best-known occurrence in the continent’s history. The involved imperial powers were Britain, France, Portugal, Germany, Italy, and Spain (Parker, 2007). These countries were competing for†¦show more content†¦(2007). African History: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford, GBR: Oxford University Press, UK. The Colonization of Africa. (n. d.). Retrieved July 9, 2013 from http://exhibitions.nypl.org/africanaage/essay-colonization-of-africa.html Studying Africa through the Social Studies. (n. d.). Retrieved July 9, 2013 from http://exploringafrica.matrix.msu.edu/students/curriculum/m7b/activity2.ph B. Russian Revolution of 1917 The events of the Russian Revolution made dramatic changes in the world’s history but it is still not clear if the First World War caused the Russian Revolution in 1917; it is obvious that domestic situations were reaching the crisis point before August 1914; state and society were tilting toward dramatic confrontation. In 1915-1916 the country was headed toward disaster economically and financially as enterprises were converting to military production when it became obvious that the war would not be over soon. There were problems with transportation, and the undersupply of raw materials. People began to voice their discontent at government’s incompetence. Members of the Duma formed the political association Progressive Block that was calling for the tsar to be replaced with a government of public confidence- by which they meant themselves. The pressure for the tsar’s resignation was rising. The population was mobilizing itself to continue revolutionaryShow MoreR elatedEssay on GKE Task 3 Themes In US And World History A789 Words   |  4 Pagesï » ¿ GKE Task 3: Themes in US and World History Vivian White Western Governors University GKE Task 3: Themes in US and World History A. Colonialism in North America England’s desire for economic gain and religious freedom sparked the beginning of their interest in colonialism in America (Gouch, LeGuin, Walton, 1998). While some settlers came to America in search of gold or other riches, the Puritans that settled the Massachusetts Bay Colony came to escape religious persecution and have freedomRead MoreTask 1790 Words   |  4 PagesFrost, GKE1 Task 1 Page 1 GKE Task 1 Part A: Over the centuries there have been many different environmental and geographical factors that have shaped the development of the United States. Two of these factors that I feel are extremely significant to this development are the Irish Potato Famine and the discovery of gold in California. The Irish Potato Famine began in Ireland in September 1845. The famine was caused by an airborne fungus, phytophthora infetans, which attacks the leaves of theRead Moretask 31185 Words   |  5 Pages Task 3 for GKE 1 March 25, 2014 Western Governors University Page 2 In 1615 the East India Company acquired its first territory in Bombay, India. The East India Company was a British company that traded for goods, services, and raw materials with India. What initially started as a trading company became a company ruling a country with Brittan’s backing. The company established an army in India comprised mostly of local citizens called Sepoys. With help from the British