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European trade with Africa becomes well established
In 1850 the Europeans had a very good system of trade with the Africans. Africa's raw materials were very invaluable to help Europe's industrial revolution. -
East India Company collapses due to Sepoy Rebellion; British Raj begins
The Sepoy rebelled and their rebellion soon spread. This spread of rebellion soon brought down the East India Company. -
Suez Canal links the Mediterranean and Red Seas
The Suez Canal is a waterway in Egypt. This waterway connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. -
Berlin Conference convenes to discuss terms for African colonization
The Berlin Conference was a meeting of the European countries to regulate colonization and trade in Africa. -
Queen Liliuokalani takes the throne of Hawaii
Queen Liliuokalani was the last monarch of Hawaii and was also the only Queen. She was brought down by the Americans and a fruit company took her place. -
Ethiopians defeat the invading Italians at the Battle of Adwa
The Italians fought the Etiopians in hope of getting more of Africa and improving their rank against the other European countries. -
Spanish-American War breaks out; Puerto Rico, Spain, and the Philippines taken from Spain
The Spanish-American war was a war between Spain and the United States. This war lasted 3 months and resulted in the United States gaining more territory. -
Boer War in South Africa
This war was fought by the Dutch settlers in Africa against the British. In the end the British won the battle. -
Most of Africa is under European control
In 1914, the British and the French were the two main countries colonizing in Africa and had the most amount of land compared to the other European countries.
