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What do they mean by, In 1900 Europeans believed the world was their oyster

What do they mean by, In 1900 Europeans believed the world was their oyster
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What do they mean by, In 1900 Europeans believed the world was their oyster

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As in it was theirs to have and rule. They conquered because they believed it belonged to them.
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