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1870–1880: In 1870, Germany invades France after France declares war on Germany, which starts the Franco–Prussian War and signals a rise in German military power and imperialism.

Today: Following many decades of war and upheaval, Germany and France have made amends and have united under peace as two of the strongest and most prosperous European nations.

1870–1880: In 1877, Queen Victoria is named the empress of India, illustrating a rise in European and, most notably, British imperialism.

Today: India is a free country...

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