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Colonialism 1750-1900
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Colonies of America Rise
After the establishment of original colonies in America, the population is finally above a million. -
A French Colony City is Ransacked
Halifax, Nova Scotia erupts in flames, destroying the entire city. Nova Scotia is one of the most eastern Canadian provinces, it was first colonized by the French in 1604. The burning down of a major city demonstrates a major loss of overseas rule and economic expansion. -
Seven Years' War, French Resigns
Middle of Seven Years’ War, the center of colonization of Canada by the British. The French surrendered the Canadian land to the British, a treaty was signed signifying the loss, also known as the Treaty of Paris. -
American Revolution, Colonies Rebel
American Revolution begins. This war is between the colonial military against British redcoats at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. 300 British soldiers and 100 Americans are killed. -
Declaration of Independence
Started the revolutions and the independencies the colonies could gain from creating their own country. Formerly declares that the US is separate from the British. -
Egyptian Resistance
The French invade Egypt because of trade interests but are eventually are repelled by the Egyptian force because of political unrest in Europe. -
Slave Trade Act
Britain bans the further trade of slaves along its trade routes and frees the slaves the slaves that they find on the boats. Influences other powers to abolish slave trade. -
Zulu Mfecane
Shaka Zulu tries to defend against opposing British troops. Resisting colonization, he creates the Zulu empire, or Zulu Mfecane. -
Liberia is Founded, Self Created Colony
Liberia was founded for the purpose of letting the freed slaves live and create their own colony. -
New System of Education to Govern Peoples
British introduces English education and customs into India. Indians excelled with the new curricula. They read about the American independence in 1776 and the French revolt of 1789. They then realized they had the same right to do this, but took a century to claim their independence. -
Trail of Tears
The Trail of Tears claims nearly 4,000 lives while 15,000 Amerindians are forced to leave their lands to specially made reservations primarily in Georgia, Tennessee, and Oklahoma. -
Independence of Liberia
Liberia is made to be independent from the United States, with a capital named Monrovia, after the fifth United States president, James Monroe. Libera is the only African country to be created from U.S. colonization. -
Aftermath of Rebellion
After the rebellion is defeated, the British Empire removes the British East India Company’s rights to maintain control of Indian and steps in directly. -
Suez Canal Invasion
Britain invades Egypt to take over the Suez Canal for its trading privileges. The Suez Canal was an important creation of the year 1869: it revolutionized global commerce along with the transamerican railroad. -
Berlin Conference
Otto von Bismarck called the European nations to convene and and lay out the framework for the distribution of African colonies between European powers. -
Treaty of Paris (1898) Signed
The Treaty of Paris is signed which cedes the Philippines to the United States. -
Crimean War
A conflict where Russia lost to the alliance of the French, British, and the ottoman Empire. Russia wanted to expand its lands but was stopped. -
Sepoy Rebellion
The sepoys or the Indian military have been discontent with the British and after the magazine were covered in animal fat, the sepoys started a rebellion against the British East India company. -
Cape to Cairo
Cecil Rhodes establishes settlements around Cape Town and wants to have a red line (dominions of Britain were marked red or pink). Rhodes colonized majorily in the southern tips of Africa, the other British commanders expanded north. The French had an idea similar to those of the British, but expanded east to west.
