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Opium Wars
The Opium Wars were two disputes over the trade of illegal opium by the British in China. The results of the Opium Wars include the British acquisition of Hong Kong, numerous treaty ports, and the right of all foreign traders to travel in China. -
Sepoy Rebellion
The Sepoy Rebellion was an uprising of Indian soldiers against the British East India Company. The rebels were defeated on June 20, 1858. -
David Livingstone Found
After being presumed missing in Africa, Dr. David Livingstone was found by Henry Stanley. This event sparked interest in Africa. -
Queen Victoria Crowned Empress of India
In 1877, Queen Victoria was named Empress of India. The result of this event was that India was bound more closely to Britain and was fully under its control. -
Open Door Policy
The Open Door policy was a policy by the United States to give all countries equal trading rights in China. This was intended to prevent countries with spheres of influence in China from gaining exclusive trading rights. -
Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion was an uprising by Chinese nationalists against Western and Japanese influences in China. The Boxers besieged Beijing until an international force put down the uprising. -
Roosevelt Corollary
The Roosevelt Corollary was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine made by President Roosevelt. It justified U.S. intervention in the Western Hemisphere in order to prevent European intervention.
