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Industrial Revolution Begins in Britain
The Industrial Revolution began in Britain while the rest of the world was having rebellions, giving them a head start in their expansion. -
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National Imperialism Timeline
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Monroe Doctrine
Prevented the eastern hemisphere from intruding on the western hemisphere. Established by the United States. -
Opium Wars begin
Europe had difficulty serving to China because they were self sufficient. They only had silver, but then they got hold of opium from India and China was addicted. -
Sepoy Rebellion
They Sepoy Rebellion began with the usage of the enfield rifle, which used beef and pork fat in its cartridges. The usage of beef and pork fat was disrespectful to India's culture and religion. -
Meiji Restoration
Japan did not allow anyone in or out, but then Commodore Perry arrives and opens up trade. Japan rapidly modernizes after this event. -
Suez Canal
Created and owned by the French, this canal was very important because of how much it reduced the trip to Europe by. It was generally easy to make because Egypt is flat. -
Berlin Conference
A conference organized by Otto Von Bismarck that began the scramble for Africa. They organized the ownership of Africa among each other but no African representatives were there/invited. -
Maxim Gun Invented
The Maxim Gun was very important to Europe because of its effectiveness at killing. -
Boxer Rebellion
The boxers believed they had mystical powers and would be taken over by the gods in battle. They took the European section of Beijing and held it hostage, but when they sent in reinforcements the rebellion was squashed. -
Panama Canal is open
Began by the French, but they could not continue funding it, so America took over the project under Theodore Roosevelt and gained ownership.
