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European trade with Africa becomes well established
Europeans had developed more inventions that made them able to enter deeper into Africa. Africa had many supplies and resources so the Europeans needed to trade with Africa. By 1850, the trade with Africa was most successful. -
East India Company collapses due to Sepoy Rebellion; British Raj begins
The Sepoy Rebellion happened because the British were using pig fat and cow fat to use on their weapons, and those animals are sacred to hindus and muslims, therefore causing problems. The British Raj was a strict rule of India, basically. -
Suez Canal links the Mediterranean and Red Seas
The main purpose of the Suez Canal was for trading. It created a more efficient way to travel instead of having to go around the southern tip of Africa. It created a shorter path -
Berlin Conference a to discuss terms for African colonization
In the time span of 1884-1845, the Berlin Conference was held. It was held to discuss the division of Africa. The European powers came to this conference and divided Africa, mindless of their various cultures. The only country that did not go to this country was Africa. -
Queen Liliuokalani takes the throne of Hawaii
Queen Liliuokalani wanted to create a constitution or rule that gave her even more power than she already had and was eventually brought down. Hawaii was using economic imperialism at the time. -
Ethiopians defeat the invading Italians at the Battle of Adwa
The Ethiopians, who were currently being controlled by Menelik II, defeated the Italiens making them an independent state that was not welcome to foreign countries -
Spanish-American War breaks out; Puerto Rico, Spain, and thePhilippines taken from Spain
This war was between Spain and the United States. America was restricted to expansion, but the Americans wanted to expand. It was during the times that the Europeans were taking over parts of Africa. -
Boer War in South Africa
The Boers who were Dutch, were getting pushed or kicked out of Africa because the British were taking over Southern Africa, making them move to the north. This later became known to be the Great Trek -
Most of Africa is under European control
This was when Africa was divided by European countries. Britain got the southern area of Africa. Belgium -- King Leopold II ruled -- took the south western area of Africa(Congo). France took the western area of Africa. Spain took the north western area of Africa. Portugal took the northern part of Africa.Italy took the north eastern area of Africa. Germany took the Eastern area of Africa.
