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East India Trading Company
An English trading company that would sponsor trade to the East Indies. -
The Great Trek
A movement of Dutch colonists into the interior part of Southern Africa. -
Opium Wars
A series of 2 wars between China and Britain. Occured because of China's Embargo on British trade which rsulted in British merchants smuggling opium inside for trade. Ended in a complete British victory. -
Sepoy Rebellion
An Indian rebellion against the rule of the Bristish East India Trading company. -
British Raj Founded
The founding of the English government in India that ruled part of india as a sub continent. -
Suez Canal Built
Opened for navigation it ran through egypt connecting the Mediteranian Sea. -
David Livingston found
Dr. Livingston who was a British missionary had been lost for a long period of time until found by H.M. Stanley. Upon meeting him the famous quote "Mr. Livingston I presume" was said by H.M. -
Queen Victoria Crowned Empress of India
Queen Victoria of India is crowned Empress of India. -
The Berlin Conference
The meeting of European powers to decide how they were going to divide Africa. No African countries were in attendence. -
Indian National Congress Formed
The Nation congress of INdia is founded in Mumbai.
