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Europe trades with Africa
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Period: to
The age of Imperialism
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Napoleon
Napoleon III proclaims himself emperor of France. -
suez Canal
In 1869, the Suez Canal opens. -
Unification of Germany
Bismarck completes unification of German Empire -
Period: to
Berlin confrence
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Boer War
Boer War begins in South Africa -
Africa controlled by Europe
By 1914, most of Africa is under
European control -
World War I
WWI begins