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Started by sepoys in bengal army's anger about pay and condition of service, but spread to the rest of India. other causes include: new rifles greased with pig/cow fat, and landlords/nobles deprived of their land by governor general Dalhousie.
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exhibitions from 36 countries
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he bought 44% of the shares for £4 million on behalf of the British government so Khedive Isma'il Pasha could pay off his debt from modernising Egypt.
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Held by King Leopold II of Belgium and decided that intervention in Africa was necessary, routes needed roads and railways, and created an international African Association to coordinate efforts.
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human zoos and stereotypes were used to justify British colonialism and presence.
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He was deposed by the ottoman sultan (pressure by France and Britain) due to falire to reform finance/resist foreign creditors and replaced by Tewfik.
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Sudanese. Mahdi=spiritual leader who will restore religion and justice
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this occurred due to Fights in Alexandria June 1882 that killed 50 europeans and 125 Egyptians, as well as revolts led by Ahmed Urabi against foreign interference.
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Held by Otto Von Bismarck (chancellor) and attended by 14 foreign ministers, decided that the basin of Congo was kept for free trade, and that 'effective occupation' should occur-colonisation claims to countries. Africa was divided between the powers. started the scramble for Africa
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