A MAJOR cause of imperialism in
Africa after 1870 was Europe's desire for
access to raw materials. Raw materials are the
basic materials from which a product is made. I am hoping that
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The tone of the letter of the American President to the emperor of Japan is friendly and something that value peace and equality of both parties. But during the arrival of the american fleet it shows aggressiveness and show of force and advantage of technology in order for the treaty to be accepted. Also even though in the letter it is written an equal and beneficial trade between the two nations but the truth is that foreign powers take advantage of Japanese vulnerability.
No the Declaration of Independence was not intended to be a formal declaration of war since "<span>There was no need to declare war, as this power had yet to be established" and because it was implied. </span>