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AP European History
Unit 7 – 19th Century Perspectives and Political Developments
Topic 7.9
How did imperialism contribute towards the outbreak World War I?
Imperialism reduced resources available for military expenditures, weakening European powers and leading to conflict.
Increasing rivalry over overseas territories exacerbated tensions among European powers leading up to WWI.
Imperialism led to a unification of European powers against non-European countries, preventing intra-European conflicts.
The practice of imperialism fostered peace as nations were preoccupied with colonial administration rather than continental disputes.
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