What three factors enabled Europe to dominate the world by 1914?
2007-03-12 10:25:12 · 5 answers · asked by Vegetarian Pride 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
"In 1800 Europeans controlled about 35 percent of
the world’s land surface. By 1914 they dominated over 84 percent."
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"Technological advances paved the way for European dominance of the world."
"Industrialization led to the dominance of the more industrialized European nations over the underdeveloped regions of Asia, Africa, and the New World."
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2007-03-12 10:41:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
-Europe was ahead in terms of imperialism. the countries they took over provided natural resources and new markets for trade.
Europe was pretty thoroughly industrialized by 1914, as well.
Lastly, Europe had a pretty steady buildup and advancement of weapons up to 1914 and the start of World War I
2007-03-12 10:34:53 · answer #2 · answered by squirrelman9014 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Industrial Revolution, competition, and diplomacy among each other's desires. European armies were better armed, there was a drive to out-colonize one another, and treaties and agreements kept them from fighting among themselves.
2007-03-12 10:36:51 · answer #3 · answered by jelesais2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they had colony's around the world
the leaders of Europe were all blood related
the Europeans had far superior military power at that time
2007-03-12 10:32:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am only guessing i take ap world history next year but there economy, apply to get what they need when they need it and cheaply, and the stable population.
2007-03-12 10:33:51 · answer #5 · answered by soccerknocker199 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋