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Spanish soldiers conquered Mexico during this time. This led to Spain having control over Mexico.
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Indonesia was taken over by the Dutch. They remained in control there for about 350 years.
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The British sought to take control in 1786. After finally gaining control, they used Australia as a penal colony.
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During this time, the British took control of Malaysia. They gained control by kicking out the Dutch and small conquests over many years.
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China was taken over after the first Opium War. The British victory led to China being taken over by Imperialism.
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During this time, the British officially took control of New Zealand. Their control greatly changed the island and its economy.
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The British took over India. It then became known as the British Raj.
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Egypt was taken over by the British. This caused it to be known as the veiled protectorate.
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Sudan was under the control of Egypt until 1882. At this time, the British officially gained control.
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Congo was taken over by Belgium. This happened when King Leopold II gained rights to the territory.
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After France's victory over China, they took control of Vietnam. This caused France to also gain control of many other countries.
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After the US defeated Spain, they took over Cuba. They continued to occupy there until 1902.
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During this time, Kenya was out under British control. They stayed in this until the 1960's.
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After Spain was defeated in the Spanish American war, they ceded the Philippine colony to the United States.
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Austria was taken over when German troops marched into their country.