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Sepoy Rebellion
It began in Meerut, India, with Indian troops (sepoys) in rebellion against the rule of the British East India Company. It was unsuccessful and the British won. -
British Raj Founded
The British Crown rule was established in India. And nationalism began to increase in India -
Queen Victoria crowned Empress of India
The Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli, proclaimed Queen Victoria empress of India. -
Berlin Conference
Countries met to set the rules for the division of Africa -
Indian National Congress Formed
The origional members wanted economic reforms and a lrger role in making British policy. -
Suez Canal Built
This canal connected the Mediteranian sea to the red sea and cut across Egypt. It was open to navigation. -
Boer War
The boer wars were fought between the Dutch settlers (boers) and the British. The wars were fought over the natural resources, diamons and gold, in the boers land.
