From 1850-1914, Europe was at the height of its power. Europe dominated practically every facet of life including trade, commerce, colonization, finances, and industrialization. Furthermore, Europe completely controlled all militaristic action from China to Africa. Many new ideas were rapidly evolving during this 64-year period that all lead directly to the atrocities of World War I. The three major themes that dominated Europe at the height of its power were nationalism, mass politics, and social …showed first 75 words of 696 total…

…showed last 75 words of 696 total…unchecked power, could dictate the domain of the state. Russia, where the leaders only hurt the citizens, was affected by mass politics through their Revolution in the early 20th century. At the height of its power, Europe also supported the concept of Social Darwinism. This idea rationalized the destruction of Africa and anywhere else Europe decided to unjustly colonize. Racist doctrines were heavily supported from 1850-1914 and therefore had a vast influence over the period.