DBQ - Intro

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Throughout history, human life on earth has been a struggle for power. The strongest defeat the weakest in a show of tenacity and valor. As civilizations continued to grow great in power and become prosperous, some would attempt the capture of others with whom they do not share a rivalry. Perhaps it was just to flaunt the muscles of their empire, or perhaps there were other motives involved, but through the chaos, just too obscure to decipher exactly what. As life hit more modern times in the 17^th century, reason became an important part in performing actions. The Renaissance had been coming to a close, and the current Scientific Revolution left the majority of civilization asking for motives in actions of their superiors. Though at times seemingly debauched, governments had an answer for all of their actions. The Industrial Revolution led to a boom in imperialism beginning in the 17^th and 18^th centuries. Through the rush for territory, one country proved exceptionally successful. The British Empire spanned the globe by the 19^th century. The empire produced rippling effects on the world. The sun didn’t begin to set on this vast beast until the 1950’s, due to war, famine, and no longer tolerated British oppression.