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European trade with Arfica becomes established
Due to the industrial revolution the new European powers needed more natural resources to fuel their machines. Many countries turned to Africa as a source. -
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Age of Imperialism
This time span is the main years in which the powers of Europe claimed lands across Africa and Southeast Asia -
The Sepoy Rebellion makes the East India company collapse
For a while india was controlled by the East India company. Their army was the sepoy army. A racist action outraged the sepoy unit and they rebelled against them. The British Raj began -
the suez canal links the mediterranean and red seas
The suez canal was mainly commanded by the British but it was used as a great passage way throughout history -
Berlin Conference
(It was 18844-1885) The Berlin Conference was a conference held in Belgium by King Leopold. It's purpose was to divide up Africa fairly between European nations to prevent war. -
Queen Liliuokalani takes the throne of Hawaii
She passed a constitution the gave her more power over Hawaii. U.S. eventually annexed the country. -
Ethiopians defeat the invading Italians at the Battle of Adwa
Ethiopa under power of Menelik ll defended themselves due to knowing the area better and stayed independent by siding with the British -
Spanish-American War breaks out
The Spanish American war breaks out over lands such as the phillipines, puerto rico, -
Boer War
The Dutch Boers and the British went to war. The Boers use guerilla tactics but the British still won -
Most of Africa is under European control
