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Treaty of Kanagawa
Signed by Matthew C. Perry, representing the U.S. and the Japanese government to opens trade between the two nations -
Sepoy Rebellion
Sepoys rebelled against the British, and British put down the revolt in a year. As a result parliament tightened control on India and ended East India Company Codominance. -
David Livingstone Found
David Livingstone was exploring the interior of Africa, and no one had heard from him in years. Henry Morton Stanley came to Africa to find him and said "Dr Livingstone, I presume?" when he meets him. -
Queen Victoria becomes Empress of India
Benjamin Disraeli, Prime Minister, had Queen Victoria proclaimed as Empress of India.This title was used to link the monarchy with India further and bring more control to Britain. -
Open Door Policy
U.S. creates open door policy to open Chinese trade to all nations. -
Boxer Rebellion
Peasants set siege on European section of Beijing for months, and the Chinese government allowed it. The European soldiers eventually defeated them. -
Revolution of 1911
Chinese who desired a modern, independent republic rebelled against the Qing dynasty and won.
