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Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was a period of time when many technological advancements were made, these advancements include the steam engine, the cotton gin, and more. -
The First Opium War
The Opium War was a series of conflicts between China and Great Britain that sprouted from Great Britain refusing to export opium into China. This war resulted in China being forced to sign numerous treaties which favored Western countries. -
Treaty of Nanjing
The signing of this treaty marked the end of the first Opium War. This treaty stated that the British would be exempt from Chinese law, the price of Barrifs would be lowered, and more policies that benefited the British. -
The Suez Canal Construction
The Suez Canal Construction was led by French diplomat Ferdinand de Lesseps. He formed the Compagnie de Suez to finance the construction. -
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Meji Restoration
The Meiji Restoration was a political revolution in Japan in 1868 that restored imperial rule and led to rapid modernization. The restoration was policy that gave power to the emperor. -
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The Scramble for Africa
The Scramble for Africa was a time period when many European countries were racing to colonize the most African land that they could, this scramble caused tension to arise over arguments about the land. -
The Berlin Conference
The Berlin Conference was a meeting of European countries in order to discuss how African land was going to be colonized and who got African land, almost like a set of rules. -
The Boer War
The Boer War was a war between the British and the Boer Republics of South America, this war started due to the British Empire's influence over South America. -
The Fashoda Incident
The Fashoda Incident was a confrontation between the British and French forces which arose from control over the Nile RIver. -
The Russo-Japanese War
The Russo-Japanese War was a military conflict between the Russian Empire and the Empire of Japan from 1904 to 1905.