HK WORLD HISTORY- GABRIEL VILLALOBOS TREJO and VALERIA ZOE CRUZ

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  • 1415

    Portugal captures Ceuta in North Africa, marking the beginning of European overseas expansion.

    Portugal captures Ceuta in North Africa, marking the beginning of European overseas expansion.
  • 1482

    The Portuguese build Elmina Castle (Ghana), a major hub for the Atlantic slave trade.

    The Portuguese build Elmina Castle (Ghana), a major hub for the Atlantic slave trade.

  • The Dutch establish Cape Colony in present-day South Africa.

    The Dutch establish Cape Colony in present-day South Africa.

  • France invades Algeria, beginning European territorial expansion.

    France invades Algeria, beginning European territorial expansion.

  • Berlin Conference formalizes the Scramble for Africa, where European powers divide the continent without African consent.

    Berlin Conference formalizes the Scramble for Africa, where European powers divide the continent without African consent.

  • Battle of Omdurman – Britain and Egypt consolidate control over Sudan.

    Battle of Omdurman – Britain and Egypt consolidate control over Sudan.

  • By the outbreak of World War I, nearly all of Africa is under European control except Liberia and Ethiopia.

    By the outbreak of World War I, nearly all of Africa is under European control except Liberia and Ethiopia.

  • Egypt gains nominal independence from Britain.

    Egypt gains nominal independence from Britain.