Civil War
The Civil War of the United States was a battle between the northern Union and the southern Confederates over a multitude of economic and social issues, most notably that of slavery. The war would be won by the Union and slavery would end up becoming abolished. This war is comparable to the growing discontent of Africa during this time period. Africa suffered from many uprising such as this when the Europeans attempted to take complete control. Most notably the Boer War, which would challenge European superiority. While many of these uprisings wouldn't change much in Africa, it is easy to see the comparison between the two areas.
Industrialization
The Industrialization of the US marks an important time for the nation. With it will come economic benefits and riches that had previously been untapped. Interestingly enough population increases would also come with the Industrialization of the US. With overcrowding and less and less work becoming available in Europe, many of the native citizens will emigrate to the United States in search of work. This will form a large part of the US population and also speaks to the living conditions of Europe. Things aren't as great in good ol' imperialist Europe as many nationalists seem to think. Perhaps they should consider leaving the Africans alone and deal with their own issues.
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