In the late nineteenth century, European nations sought to dominate countries in Asia and Africa, this period of time known as the "New Imperialism."" The drive to expand power pass European borders led to war and rivalry between European powers and their colonies. The drive for more land led Europe...
This "new imperialism" grew as a result of economical, political, and social issues and is exemplified by the Western penetration of Egypt. ... Social Darwinism, the paternalistic French-style "civilising mission" and Rudyard Kipling's idea of the "white man's burden" contributed to the popularity of colonial extension. ...
In his 1980s book The Origins of the First World War, historian James Joll offers an explanation linking the entire social, political and economic spectrum of 20th C. ... Every Great Power was "passing through a political and social crisis in 1914." ... Ultimately, politicians did not "deliberately embarked on war as a way out of their insoluble domestic, social and political problems." ... In his analysis, Mayer points out that Germany's social issue pushed politicians to want war in order to provide a solution to internal problems. ... Mommsen concludes his article implying that German ...
