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James Monroe becomes the fifth president
in 1817 James Monroe became the fifth president of the united states. -
French conquest of Algeria
This is when the French first traveled to, colonized and controlled Angola which was a power card of Africa. -
Completed mapping of northern Africa.
In 1935 a full mapping of the northern region of Africa was created and completed. -
The Location of The Great Central Lakes and the source of the Nile.
This is when explorers first fount the Great Central Lakes and the source of the Nile. These are important water sources of Africa and are very important geological aspects of Africa and would be very valuable to be in control of. -
European countries argue over African land/ Berlin conference
The countries of Great Britain, Germany, France, and Ireland argued over Africa and power over the land. One of the various meetings was the Berlin Conference. -
Discovery of Victoria's waterfall.
The discovery and naming of Victoria's waterfall. The waterfall is a large land work in Africa and is also a source of water for many uses. Victoria's waterfall was founded by an explorer named David Livingstone. -
large amount of emigrants sent
through financial support, 13,000 emigrants were sent back to America or other slave labor countries. -
Kabyles' rebellion.
An African rebellion against the European counties colonizing African land. Part of the African Resistance. -
Long Deppresion
The Long Depression was a worldwide economic drop in income and a large increase in poverty worldwide. -
Open exploration of Africa
By the end of the 19th century, around 1875, the exploration of Africa was open to anyone. -
Counties Become Major Holdings
Algeria, cape colony, and Angola were major holdings for their geological and resourceful value. -
Realization of Resorce in Africa
Niger, Congo and Zambezi Rivers had been traced, and the world now realized the vast resources of Africa and their value. this happened at the end of the 18th century. -
Witwatersrand Gold Rush
The gold rush was a period of time in which gold was commonly found, often in mines and rivers. -
African resources solve the problems of low prices and over-production caused by shrinking continental markets.
The various resources in Africa help global markets, and low prices and over-production. -
Formation of the Union of South Africa
The union of South Africa is a self-governing group of British in South Africa.