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Britain Takes India
The Seven Years war has ended. Britain has now taking control of India. This is significant because it is one of the first imperialistic events. This takes place in India -
France occupies Algeria
France expands its power into Algeria, and takes control. This takes place in Algeria. This is significant because this is France's first move that is regarded as imperialism. -
The Opium War
The Opium War between Great Britain and China is now under way. Britain and China fought because of economic issues. This takes place in China, and it is significant because this is a war that is going to change what China is like for a long time. -
Treaty of Nanjing
China loses the Opium war, and the Treaty of Nanjing is made. China cedes Hong Kong. This takes place in China, and it is significant because Britain gains power. -
Taiping Rebellion
The Chinese revolt against the Manchus. This is significant because millions of people die. This takes place in China. -
Trade With Japan
Commodore Perry opens up trade in Japan. This is significant because Japan had been closed off for years. This takes place in Japan. -
Sepoy Mutiny
British rule is rebelled against in India by the Sepoy Mutiny. This is significant because it is a major attempt by the Indian people to oppose British rule. This takes place in India. -
Direct Rule of India
The Sepoy Mutiny ultimately fail. This is significant because now Great Britain directly rules India. This takes place in India. -
Suez Canal
The Suez Canal is completed. This is significant because people were now able cross from the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea. This takes place in Egypt. -
Arrival in Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes arrives in Cape Town, South Africa. This is significant because he now plans to colonize the area. This takes place in Cape Town. -
Great Britain Controls the Suez Canal
Great Britain takes control of the Suez Canal in Egypt. This is significant because they now control a major route of trade. This takes place in Egypt. -
British Troops in Egypt
Great Britain send troops to Egypt in order to seize control. This is significant because the British extend their power into Africa. This takes place in Egypt -
Berlin Conference
European nations meet in Berlin in order to decide how to split up Africa. This is significant because it is a major event regarding to the colonization of Africa. This takes place in Berlin, Germany. -
Germany Takes Control of East Africa
Germany takes a massive amount of land in Africa which is know as German East Africa. This is significant because Germany extends their rule into Africa. This takes place in East Africa. -
Take Over of Burma
The British take over Burma. This is significant because Great Britain now possess a good amount of land in Asia. This takes place in Burma. -
Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion in China against the westerners takes place. This is significant because it is a major nationalist move in China against outsiders. This takes place in China. -
Open Door Policy
The Open Door Policy is proposed in China. This is significant because it would mean that all countries would have equal trading opportunities with China. This takes place in China. -
Boer War
The British stop a rebellion by Dutch farmers in South Africa. This is they were able to land some blows onto the British, but in the end they accepted British sovereignty. This takes place in South Africa. -
Russo-Japanese War
The Russians and the Japanese fight a war over land in Asia. This is significant because after the Japan's victory, they are recognized as a great power. This takes place in Manchuria -
Manchus are Overthrown
The Manchu dynasty is overthrown. Sun Yat-Sen is named as the President of the Chinese Republic. This is significant because China undergoes a great reform in their government structure. This takes place in China.