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Opium Wars
The Chinese tried to stop the smuggling of opium. The British easily defeated the Chinese. -
Treaty of Nanjing
An unequal treaty between Britain and the Qing. The British gained lots of money and Hong Kong. -
British East India Company
The company was created, and they traded in India. They became the richest and most powerful trading companies in the world. The East India Company controlled most of India. -
Sepoy Rebellion
Sepoys (Indian soldiers) rebelled against the British. British put down the revolt within a year. Parliament later tightened control of India and ended the East India Company dominance. -
British Raj founded
British crown ruled most of India. They improved roads, railroads, telegraph lines, canals, and schools. They also had a somewhat negative impact because they attempted to change the ways of the people, and Indian farmers were forced to grow cotton so there was a food shortage. -
David Livingstone found
The New York Herald sent Stanley to find Livingstone. He met Livingstone at the town of Ujiji on Lake Tanganyika. Stanley greeted him with the now famous words, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" -
Indian National Congress formed
It was formed to gain more rights for the Indian people. Nationalism now began to arise among Indians.
