After 1870, European powers along with Japan scrambled to dominate Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, justifying their imperialism as bringing civilization to the supposedly backward peoples of the non-European world.

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The period after 1870 is known as the "New Imperialism," where European powers and Japan expanded their empires, often using the pretext of civilizing missions to justify their control over regions in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

After 1870, European Powers Along with Japan Scrambled to Dominate