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The British gain control of the Cape Colony in South Africa from the Dutch
The Dutch originally had a model of colonialism in the country of South Africa in 1652. -
Opium Wars
There were 2 wars that involved China and British Empire. It was about British Empire trade of opium and China's sovereignty. -
Treaty of Nanking
It was a peace treaty between United Kingdom and the Qing Dynasty. This ended up in the first opium war. -
Indian Revolt
It was an unsuccessful rebellion against the British rule in India. -
Otto Von Bismarck becomes Chancellor of Prussia
He was appointed prime minister by Wilhelm I. -
Danish War
One of the causes was that there was a problem between the duchies of Schleswig, Holstein to Denmark, and German Confederation relationship. -
Austro-Prussian War AKA Seven Weeks War
This was a war between Prussia and Austria, Bavaria, Saxony, Hanover, and certain German states. -
Tokugawa Shogun lost power and the Japanese Emperor was restored to power.
When Tokugawa Shogun lost power the emperor was restored by Meiji. -
Suez Canal opens
The Suez Canal was open so that people could navigate. When it was first opened it was 25ft deep and 72ft wide. -
Franco-Prussian War
The conflict was between France and Prussia. France lost and German states under the leadership of Prussia. -
Prussia declares a German Empire AKA the Second Reich
It included the German Empire. -
Beginning of the Scramble for Africa
Europeans occupied, divided,and colonized territories in Africa. -
Great Britain occupied Egypt
Britain had troops stationed in Egypt for the defence of the Suez Canal. -
Berlin Conference
This divided Africa so it could be colonized. -
French gain control of Indochina
Since France won faction so they had control over Indochina. -
Convention of Constantinople
It was a treaty signed by the United Kingdom, Germany, Austro-Hungary, Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, Russian Empire, and Ottoman Empire. -
Battle of Adwa
It was a battle between the Ethiopian Empire and the Kingdom of Italy. -
Boxer Rebellion
It was anti-colonial uprising that happened in China. -
Russo-Japanese War
It was a war between Russian Empire and Empire of Japan. It was over rival imperial ambition in Korea & Manchuria. -
Meiji Emperor died
He died from complications of diabetes. -
France occupies Djibouti
Djibouti was the last of France's colonies.