1. History
Germany under the aggressive policies of Bismarck set out to take a leading role in Africa and catch up to other European powers such as Britain and France in terms of empire by gaining new control over territory and expanding their spheres of influence. ... Livingston was an icon to remind the British of Africa but his role alone did not fully set the foundation for later British growth in Africa. ... As the 1880's arrived and the stage was being set for African expansion. ... It is important to make note though that the British government as of 1880 was lead by the anti-expansionist sen...
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