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Berlin Conference convenes to discuss terms for African colonization
At the Berlin Conference, 14 European countries got together to discuss how they would break up Africa for themselves. Since there was no African representation at the conference, or consent for this division, there were many hardships for Africans that followed this meeting. -
European trade with Africa becomes well established
In 1850, the Eueopeans had established a system of trade with the Africans. The supply of raw materials in Africa was appealing to Europe, so they established trade there -
East India Company collapses due to Sepoy Rebellion; British Raj begins
The East India company failed to create an effiecient economy. And in turn, the Sepoy rebelled, and the rebellion spread. This started the British Raj. -
Suez Canal links the Mediterranean and Red Seas
The Suez Canal is very important for trade, because it links the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea together. -
Queen Liliuokalani takes the throne of Hawaii
The original king of Hawaii died, which made way for a new queen - Queen Likiuokalani. -
Ethiopians defeat the invading Italians at the Battle of Adowa
In the first successful resistance movement in Africa, the Ethiopians, led by Menelik II, defeated Italy in the Battle of Adowa. -
Spanish-American War breaks out; Puerto Rico, Spain, and the Philippines taken from Spain
Spain and the U.S. engaged in a war. This war was a result of the U.S. getting involved in the Cuban War of Independence. -
Boer War in South Africa
The Boer war in South Africa took place because the English wanted the Cape of Good Hope and started to establish their rule in Cape Colony. The Boers lost the war. -
Most of Africa is under European control
Africa used its superior weaponry and advanced skills to take over Africa.
