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: Europe trades with Africa:
European trading with Africa becomes
well established. -
Period: to
The Age of Imperialism
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Suez Canal
the Suez Canal opens. -
Unification of Germany
Bismarck completes unification of German Empire -
Napoleon:
Napoleon III proclaims himself emperor of France. -
Period: to
Berlin Conference:
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Boer War
Boer War begins in South Africa -
Africa controlled by Europe:
By 1914, most of Africa is under
European control -
World War I:
WWI begins