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Opium Wars
When Chinese tried to stop British from smuggling opium in an exchange for tea, silk, and porcelain. But the British easily defeat the Chinese. -
Sepoy Rebellion
When Indian soldiers rebelled against the British. This caused the revolt to be put down by the British within a year. -
Suez Canal Built
It was man-made waterway, built mainly with French money, which went through Isthmus of Suez. This connected the Red sea with the Mediterranean sea. -
David Livingstone found
Henry Morton Stanley was sent by the New York Herald to find Livingstone when nobody heard back from him after several years of him exploring the interior part of the continent. -
Boer War
It was a war between the British and the Boers because the discovery of diamonds and gold were discovered in the Boer's territory. The British ended up winning. -
Berlin Conference
When 14 European nations met to lay down rules about the division of Africa. They met to avoid war and keep peace. -
Open Door Policy
The U.S. created it to open Chinese trade to all nations in order for the protection of equal privileges.
