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first Opium war
This war was between China and Britain and it was about china trying to stop britain from smuggling opium into their country. Britain ended up winning the war and getting rewards in a treaty. -
Treaty of Nanjing
Treaty that ended the Opium wars between Britain and China. The Treaty was unequal and it granted Britain money and the city of Hong Kong. -
Suez Canal opens
when the Suez Canal opened, it was only 25 feet deep, 72 feet wide at the bottom, and 200 to 300 feet wide at the surface. Fewer than 600 ships traveledit in its first year. the Canal took on Major improvements that began in 1876 -
David Livingstone found
Henry Stanley finds David livingstone is Africa and when he sees the only white may he says "Dr. Livingstone I presume". Finding Dr. Livingstone was very important because he had important info about Africa. -
Queen Victoria proclaimed Empress of India
Queen Victoria is proclaimed Empress of India after British Gov tightens control. Parliament slowly gained more power in India while the East India Co.'s dominance ended -
Boer War
Boers (Dutch farmers in Africa) fougnt backagainst the British as they tried to take control of their homes in South Africa. It was the first Modern "total" war and in the end the British won. -
Boxer Rebellion
An organization that the boxers follow joined together, surrounded a European district and kept them under attack for days. The Chinese Gov did nothing and European countries had to help their own people
