Answer:
Explanation:
The map above presents a very short history of colonialism around the world from 1492-2008 in one simple GIF. Interestingly, it doesn’t limit itself to European colonialism but also includes the colonial empires of the United States, Russia/Soviet Union and Japan.
1492: The year Columbus “discovered” the Americas.
1550: The start of the Valladolid debate
1660: Start of the English restoration.
1754: The eve of the Seven Years’ War, known as the French and Indian War in America. One of the first wars fought around the world.
1822: Brazil declares independence from Portugal.
1885: Berlin Conference formalizing the Scramble for Africa.
1914: The eve of World War 1.
1938: The year before World War 2 breaks out in Europe, although World War 2 in Asia had already begun.
1959: The year before France grants independence to its remaining French colonies in Africa.
1974: The year before Portugal recognizes the independence of Mozambique and Angola.
2008: The year the map was originally made.
