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Matthew C. Perry in Japan
Matthew C. Perry led his ships from the U.S. to Japan to establish trade between the two countries. -
Sepoy Rebellion
The unsuccessful rebellion against the British rule in India. It started with the Indian troops in the British East India Company and spread throughout the country. -
Suez Canal Built
The Suez Canal connected the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, allowing ships to pass through for navigation. -
David Livingstone Found
Henry Morton Stanley found David Livingstone in the town of Ujiji on this day. They were both British explorers who were some of the first to explore into the interior of Africa. -
Queen Victoria Crowned Empress of India
Queen Victoria was crowned this title, which further confirmed British control in India. -
Open Door Policy
Created by the U.S. to open equal Chinese trade to all nations. -
Revolution of 1911
A group of revolutionaries in southern China led a successful revolt against the Qing Dynasty. This led to the establishment of the Republic of China and ended the imperial system there.
