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Opium Wars
The Opium Wars were fought by Britain and France against China over trade in China. Britain weakened the Qing dynasty and opened up China to more trade. Opium Wars Link -
British Raj Founded
The British Raj was established when the East India Company was transferred to Queen Victoria and lasted until 1947. -
Suez Canal Built
The Ottoman governor of Egypt agreed to have a canal built across the Isthmus of Suez. However, Great Britain bought Egypt's stock in the canal and invaded, gaining control over the region -
Queen Victoria is Crowned Empress of India
Although Britain had already been in control of India since 1858, the crowning of Queen Victoria bound India even closer to Britain. -
Boer War
The war was between the British Empire and the Boers of the Transvaal and Orange Free State. The conflict started when diamonds and gold were discovered in the region that the Boers lived and Britain ended up winning against the Boer resistance. -
Boxer Rebellion
The Society of the Righteous and Harmonious Fists, a secret Chinese organization, began an uprising against Western and Japanese influence in China. The Boxers killed foreigners and destroyed their property and surrounded Beijing. Boxer Rebellion Video -
Panama Canal Built
The U.S. took over the Panama Canal in 1902 from France and fought for Panamanian independence in order to continue building the canal.
