New imperialism happened during the 19th century where there is rampant expansion of territories. The known Super power countries have divided the world and accelerated all economic factors that would contribute to the emancipation of wealth and power. Colonized countries had become followers on their own lands while colonizers heavily took their resources and used their territories as extensions for trade. In the end, in a way, the countries have been successful up to now although they do not directly hold the countries they already gained solid ground for opportunities and changes enjoyed by the citizens.
People wanted to see why an event like this is worth celebrating and what the outcome of columbus voyage to the new world had done to help found a new nation that set an example to creating a republic for the people.
It was a step towards racial equality and a major point in the Civil Rights Movement. Although it took the Voting Rights Act to finally enforce it, African Americans were supposed to be citizens with the right to vote since the passage of the 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution.
