Imperialism

Slave trade to British colonies outlawed.

Mar 3, 1807

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Napoleon invades Russia

Jun 24, 1812

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/thisday/jun24/napoleon-invades-russia/

Indian distrust of the British led to a revolt.

1857

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Jefferson Davis leads Confederacy as U.S. Civil War begins.

Feb 9, 1861

https://www.encyclopediavirginia.org/davis_jefferson_1808-1889

"Jim Crow" laws enforce segregation in southern United States.

1877

https://www.britannica.com/event/Jim-Crow-law

Great Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain, and Portugal placed almost all of Africa under European rule.

1880

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Britain and Germany had become the chief rivals in East Africa.

1885

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President Roosevelt expanded American involvement in Latin America.

1904

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France established a protectorate over much of Morocco.

1912

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Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand

Jun 28, 1914

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