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This document discusses the history of imperialism between the 16th-20th centuries. It outlines the differences between colonialism and imperialism, and explores the economic causes and role of Queen Victoria in British imperial expansion. Key events discussed include the British railway project in Africa, Cecil Rhodes' actions against the Boers, the importance of the Suez Canal, British rule over India, the Monroe Doctrine, the Spanish-American War over Cuba and the Philippines, and colonial administration structures. The document provides historical context around European imperialism in Africa and Asia during this era.Read less