Who were the imperialist powers in the 19th century?

"In the early 19th century, the Industrial Revolution began to transform Britain; by the time of the Great Exhibition in 1851 the country was described as the "workshop of the world". The British Empire expanded to include India, large parts of Africa and many other territories throughout the world."

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ghana achieved independence peacefully, while algeria gained independence through an armed struggle.