Imperialism is the extension of one nation’s authority or control over other lands by economic, political or military means
At the turn of the century, European nations were arguing over their possession of faraway colonies
Colonies were of vital economic importance as places where European countries could secure raw materials and sell manufactured goods
Britain had the largest empire with colonies in North American, Australia, Asia, Caribbean and Africa
France occupied parts Africa and the Far East
Russia held vast stretches of land across Northern Europe and Asia
Germany had only a few colonies and wanted more, Britain was trying to prevent this