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Rise of Japan as a Colonial Power

by darkkest24 in Society, September 23, 2009
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In the mid-18th century, the Industrial Revolution spread throughout Europe. In order to compete for more raw materials and overseas markets, European countries started colonialism over Asia, Africa and the Americas. Japan, a small and weak country in Asia, was fated to be colonized. However, the fate of Japan was far much different from any other colonized countries in Asia. Colonialism, in certain extent, helped Japan to be transformed into a rich and powerful country.

What The West Should Not Do to Africa Again

by gaby7 in Politics, August 29, 2009
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Colonialism comes in many forms. The Proposed Congo Power Project is just a new form of colonial exploitation.

Aborigines’ Role in Sydney

by Suman Sridhar in History, June 29, 2009
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The description of Aborigines in Syndey, Australia.

Colonialism Hits China

by Mifter in History, May 31, 2009
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An evaluation of the changes and continuities in the political development of Qing China from 1790-1900 under colonial rule.

Is It Time for African Leaders to Relinquish Blind Leadership?

by TrishTaylor in Ethnicity, December 21, 2008
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A look at African leaders from independence till present day. Zimbabwe is going the way most African countries end up, a review of the most difficult period in African political history.

The Haitian Revolution

by Jonathan Hudson in History, June 1, 2008
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The 1800’s were a time when many Latin American colonies revolted against their mother countries. One of these colonies that revolted was Haiti. The Haitian rebellion not only affected the Haitians, but it also influenced the global network in its formulation, the events, and the legacy.

Slavery and Colonialism: The Ultimate Causes of Africa’s Problems?

by senasusu in History, May 12, 2008
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A different view of Africa’s numerous problems that places the problem squarely on the doorstep of the Africans, and rightly so.

Scary Nightmares: The Past Wars

by CHAN LEE PENG in History, January 15, 2008
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War is another form of killing that has taken away many lives. Let’s all aim for peace.

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