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Otto von Bismarck becomes Chancellor of Germany
First chancellor of Germany and helped form lots of countries into one German nation -
Discovery of Gold in the Transvaal
Gold was found in the Transvaal, and it lead to social and political changes that ended up leading to the Second Boer War -
Berlin West Africa Conference
A conference held to make rules for claiming territory in Africa, and recognized other nations claims in Africa -
British Annexation of Sudan
It was a joint ownership of Sudan between Britain and Egypt -
Boxer Rebellion
A rebellion to fight against the foreign influence in China. -
Anglo-Japanese Treaty/Alliance
An alliance made between Britain and Japan to counter Russia expansion and protect Japan's interest in Manchuria and Korea -
Belgian Scramble for the Congo
Belgium took over the Congo -
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Franz Ferdinand was next up to be the ruler of Austria-Hungary, and he was assassinated, and his lead is also connected to what started WW1 -
Japan’s Twenty-One Demands to China
Terms Japan gave to China to show they had a protectorate over the country -
Wilson’s 14 Points Proposed
A list of points with the aims to end war with disarmament and also set up the League of Nations