Imperialism

  • French occupation of Algeria

    French occupation of Algeria

  • British occupation of Hong Kong and New Zealand

    British occupation of Hong Kong and New Zealand

  • Opening of the Suez Canal

    Opening of the Suez Canal

    Great Britain took control of the Suez Canal to secure the route to India.
  • Victoria of England, Empress of India

    Victoria of England, Empress of India

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    Italian conquest of Somalia and Eritrea

    Colonial expansion led to conflict among the great powers.
  • British intervention in Egypt

    British intervention in Egypt

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    Berlin Conference

    The great powers met at Berlin in order to resolve their disputes. They divided up nearly the entire African continent.
  • Creation of the Indochinese Union

    Creation of the Indochinese Union

  • Japanese occupation of Formosa (Taiwan)

    Japanese occupation of Formosa (Taiwan)

  • Fashoda Incident. Spanish-American War

    Fashoda Incident. Spanish-American War

    Spain lost its remaining colonies in America and the Pacific.
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    British occupation of Malaysia and Singapore

  • Cession of Congo to Belgium

    Cession of Congo to Belgium

  • Japanese annexation of Korea

    Japanese annexation of Korea

  • Hispano-French Protectorate in Morocco

    Hispano-French Protectorate in Morocco