For information on specific instances of colonialism or imperialism, see the list of subpages below.
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This time-lapse video shows which parts of the world were colonized by other countries between 1820 and 2010.
"In which John Green teaches you about European Imperialism in the 19th century. European powers started to create colonial empires way back in the 16th century, but businesses really took off in the 19th century, especially in Asia and Africa. During the 1800s, European powers carved out spheres of influence in China, India, and pretty much all of Africa."
"In which John Green teaches you about the post-World War II breakup of most of the European empires. As you'll remember from previous installments of Crash Course, Europeans spent several centuries sailing around the world creating empires, despite the fact that most of the places they conquered were perfectly happy to carry on alone. After World War II, most of these empires collapsed. This is the story of those collapses."
Below are the countries that are often included in the PVMHS high school curriculum regarding colonialism and imperialism. If you believe additional countries or resources should be included, please reach out to the librarian.