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European trade with Africa becomes well established
In 1850, trade in Africa becomes a big source of income for many countries. -
East India Trading Company collaspes due to Sepoy Rebellion; British Raj Begins
The Sepoy Rebelllion, where in Indian soldiers rebelled against their british officers, topples the East India Trading Company. This English government then steps in to control India. -
The Suez Canal is built
Wtih funding from both the French and the English, the hundred mile long canal connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean. -
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Berlin Conference
The rulers of Europe are invited to a meeting by King Leopold to divide up Africa. -
Queen Liliuokalani takes the throne
As a ruler, she both modernizes and attempts to keep Hawaii independent. -
Ethiopians beat Itallianes at Battle of Adwa
This will secure their freedom form Itallian rule for good. -
Spanish American War
This conflict between America and Spain had Spain losing both the war and several Islands in the Atlantic. -
Boer War
Dutch rebels use guerilla tactics to fight the british. The british implement concentration camps to defeat them. -
Africa under European control
Most of Africa has now been settle by the europeans as coloneies. They will start granting colonies their freedom twenty years from now.