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british east india company
also known as the Honourable East India Company
formed to pursue trade with the East Indies
ended up trading mainly with the Indian subcontinent and Qing China. -
Leopold II
was the second King of the Belgians
remembered for the founding and exploitation of the Congo Free State as a private venture
Born in Brussels -
Opium war
known as the Opium War
between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the Qing Empire
Mid 19 century -
Balance of Power
Balancing is defined as allying with others against the prevailing threat.
Changed the map of Europe.
Replaced by a new system. -
Scramble for Africa
Lasted for 40 years
90% of Africa was taken over
Forced people to be slaves -
berlin conference
Also known as the Congo conference.
regulated European colonization and trade in Africa during the New Imperialism period.
Expanded Germany -
Boer war
known as the Second Anglo-Boer War
fought from 11 October 1899 until 31 May 1902
between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland on the one hand, and the South African Republic -
Apartheid
Means separateness.
was a system of racial segregation in South Africa.
enforced through legislation by the National Party
