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British-Boer Relations and Colonial Expansion in Southern Africa
Explore the rivalry and conflict between Britain and Boer settlers over territorial control and resources in 19th century southern Africa.
British Colonial Expansion in South Africa: The Natal Crisis and Its Consequences
Explore Britain's annexation of Natal in 1843, marking colonial expansion and setting patterns for future policies in Southern Africa.
The Great Trek: British Influence and Afrikaner Resistance
Explore the Great Trek migration from 1835-1840, where Boers left Cape Colony under British rule, shaping South African history.
The Transition from Colonies to Dominions: 1907-1914
Explore the transition from colonies to dominions in the British Empire (1907-1914), marking shifts towards self-governance and reshaping African territories.
New Zealand's Path to Self-Government
Explore New Zealand's evolution from a British colony to an autonomous Dominion within the Empire, marked by key milestones like responsible government (1856) and full self-governance (1907).
Emergence of Federal Systems in Canada and Australia
Explore how federal systems emerged in Canada and Australia during the 19th century through responsible government grants and railway construction.
The Evolution of British Colonial Policy from the American Revolution to the Boer War
Explore how Britain's colonial policy shifted post-American Revolution, focusing on Asian trade and indirect rule over settler colonies.
The Ambiguous Position of Latin American States in the Late 19th Century
Explore Latin America's complex relationship with Europe and the US in the late 19th century, navigating economic ties while avoiding entanglements.
American Expansionism in the Early Twentieth Century
Explore the early 20th century's shift in US foreign policy towards interventionism in Latin America, marked by events such as the Roosevelt Corollary and Panama Canal control.
U.S.-Latin American Relations at the End of the 19th Century
Explore the complex U.S.-Latin American relations at the end of the 19th century marked by economic interests, technological changes, and ideological conflicts.
Foreign Debt Collection and International Conflicts: The Venezuelan Crisis
Explore how foreign debt collection in Latin America during the late 19th-early 20th centuries led to international conflicts and U.S. intervention.
Wealth Disparities and Social Tensions in Late 19th Century Latin America
Late 19th-century Latin America experienced economic growth but deepened inequalities between wealthy urban elites and poor populations, fueled by foreign investment.