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Dutch settlers moved away from the cape colony in south Africa. They were hoping to live without the British colonial administration.
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Two wars that came about due to British trade disputes in China. Britain won and weakened the Qing dynasty.
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The sepoys were Indian soldiers employed by the BEI. They revolted against the British after the British disrespected their beliefs.
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The suez canal is about 120 miles long. It was built to give ships moving between Europe and Asia a shorter route.
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Chinese peasant stormed the Foreign part of Beijing, seeking to root out all foreigners, christians and colonists. The Chinese government permitted the rebellion.
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A revolution that overthrew China's last imperial dynasty and replaced it with the Republic of China. Also known as the xinhai revolution.
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A Canal connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic. It is 48 long, but most of it isn't at sea level.
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