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Great Trek
Migration of Dutch speaking settlers from the Cape Colony to South Africa. -
Sepoy Rebellion
Sepoys rebelled against the British. Parliament tightened control of India and end the East India Co. dominance -
Berlin Conference
Major European powers all came together in a meeting to negotiate and claim territories of Africa. -
Open Door Policy
U.S. created it to open chinese trade to all nations. -
Boer War
A war between British and Boer. Fighting over British policy regarding land and slaves. -
Boxer Rebellion
Uprising of peasants to drive out all foreigners from China. Set siege on European section of Beijing for months. -
Revolution of 1911
Chinese who desired a modern, independent republic rebelled against the Qing dynasty and won. Created a democracy.