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Treaty of Nanjing
A peace treaty that ended the first Opium War. The British were given money and Hong Kong. Link text -
Sepoy Rebellion
Natives troops within the British army began to commit mutiny. The Parliament had to enforce strict control of India. Link text -
Suez Canal Built
The canal was built to act as a sailing route from Europe to Asia so navigators would not have to go around the southern tip of Africa. Link text -
Queen Victoria Crowned Empress of India
Queen Victoria was given absolute authority over India to centralize the monarchy's power. Link text -
Open Door Policy
Statements enacted in the US regarding the protection of equal privilege in trade with China and their administrative support. Link text -
Boer War
Boers, dutch farmers, attempted to prevent British invasions for gold and gain their independence from Britain. The British won the war. Link text
