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David Livingstone
David Livingstone was a British explorer. He went to Africa to map out the land. He became the first European to cross Africa, sight Victoria Falls, and see Lakes Nyasa and Chilwa. -
Indian National Congress Formed
This is an Indian political party. The founding member proposed economic reforms and a greater role in the British policy for India. -
Sepoy Rebellion
This was a rebellion against the British. rule by a large part of an army called the Bengal army in India. It was called the Sepoy Rebellion because Indians fighting in the British army were called sepoys. -
Suez Canal
This is a waterway built in Egypt connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red sea. It was constructed by the Suez Canal Company. -
East India Company
This was an American trading company. This later became a British joint-stock company. This was formed to trade with the East Indies but they traded with the Qing in China more. -
Queen Victoria Crowned Empress of India
Queen Victoria became the empress of India because England had acquired India. In Honor of her they proclaimed her Empress of India. -
Boer War
The Boer War started because diamonds and gold were discovered in the southern part of Africa so people rushed to gain a fortune. The Boers (Dutch "farmers" that that took over over African farms) tried to keep outsiders out but this started a rebellion. The Boers blamed the British causing an all out war between the Boers and the British
