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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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Napoleon
Napoleon III proclaims himself emperor of France. -
Unification of Germany:
Bismarck completes unification of German Empire -
Period: to
Berlin Conference
Berlin Conference sets rules for African
colonization -
Suez Canal
In 1869, the Suez Canal opens. -
Boer War
Boer War begins in South Africa -
World War I
WWI begins
