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European trade with Africa becomes well established
In 1850, Europeans controlled only the land on the coasts of Africa. However, the African rulers allowed trade with the Europeans. Soon European goods were being exchanged with African goods everywhere. -
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Sepoy Rebellion; British Raj begins
The sepoys were Indian soldiers hired by the British. When a rumor spread that their amunition was greased in pork and beef fat, they rebelled, destoying the East India Company. The British defeat the rebellion and initiate the Raj, which is the British control of India. -
Suez Canal links the Mediterranean and Red Seas
The British created the Suez canal to allow faster access to India and East Africa. They only allowed their allies and people who paid to use it travel through the canal. -
Berlin Conference discusses colonization of Africa
The Berlin conference was a meeting of European leaders to decide who would get which part of Africa. No Africans were in the conference. -
Queen Liliuokalani takes the throne of Hawaii
After her brother left Hawaii, Queen Liliuokalani took control. She opposed the sugar taxes and the rich fruit company owners, who later took her out of power. -
Ethiopians defeat the invading Italians at the Battle of Adwa
The Ethiopian army, led by King Menelek II, defeated the Italians and helped their country become the only African country to remain independent. They had many advantages, such as guns, knowledge of the area, and numbers. -
Spanish-American War breaks out; Puerto Rico and the Philippines taken from Spain
This war was fought mostly in the Phillippines. The Americans defeated the Spanish and took control of Puerto Rico and the Phillipines. -
Boer War in South Africa
The Boers were farmers of Dutch heritage who fought the Zulus. They migrated north and moved around southern Africa. -
Most of Africa is under European control
By this point in time, most of Africa is under control from a European power. Ethiopia is the only independent area.
