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European trade with Africa becomes well established
This trade network allows raw materials to be shipped throughout the continent. It included railroads and ports for steam ships along the coast and rivers. -
East India Company Collapses due to Sepoy Rebellion; British Raj begins
The Raj was a very established control system of the British and marked the end of the East India Company Era. -
The Suez Canal links the Mediterranean and Red Seas
The Suez Canal, initially begun by Napoleon, is one of the most important waterways in all of Eurasia/Africa because it allowed for goods from Africa and Europe be shipped to India on a much faster and shorter route. -
Berlin Conference convenes to discuss terms for African colonization
This was the conference in which Africa was divided up among various countries of Europe. It was the beginning of a dark and horrible time period for Africa. -
Queen Liliuokalani takes the throne of Hawaii
This was one of the only monarchies in the United State's reach. -
Ethiopians defeat the invading Italians at the Battle of Adwa
This is the only successful rebellion against British rule. The Ethiopians were the only African nation to repel the British. -
Spanish-American war breaks out; Puerto Rico, Spain, and the Philippines taken from Spain
This marked new beginnings for the islands of the Philippines and Puerto Rico -
Boer War in South Africa
This was a war in which the native South Africans fought against the British for control. The British won. -
Most of Africa is under European Control
30 years after the Berlin Conference, Africa has been divided and conquered by Europeans.
