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European trade with Africa becomes well established
This became possible due to the increased amount of coastal pots in Africa -
East India Company collapses due to Sepoy Rebellion; British Raj begins
This was the beginning of a prosperous colony for the British. Not so for the Indians, as they would be starved and opressed. -
Suez Canal links the Mediterranean and Red Seas
The Suez Canal, located in Egypt, was initially funded by the French, but England took over and effectively gained control over Egypt -
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Berlin Conference convenes to discuss terms for African colonization
This event was held by King Leopold of Belgium. European leaders carved up Africa with no African leaders present -
Queen Liliuokalani takes the throne of Hawaii
She would eventually lose said throne to the Americans after we took Hawaii as a territory -
Ethiopians defeat the invading Italians at the Battle of Adwa
The Ethiopians, led by King Menelik II, were the only African country able to avoid European colonization on their own -
Spanish-American War breaks out; Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Philippines taken from Spain
Even though we took Cuba and the Phillipines, both countries would gain their independance, Puerto Rico is still a United States Territory -
Boer War in South Africa
The stupid Brits forced the Boers out of South Africa and took it for good -
Most of Africa is under European control
The Europeans have conquered Africa with much resistance, notably in South Africa. The Zulu led by Shaka put up a heck of a fight, but in the end, were defeated
