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In 1850 The European's system of trade with Africa was was extremely useful. The Europeans found that Africas raw materials could make them a profit.
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The East India company collapsed due to a very powerful rebellion from the Sepoys. The rebbeliion spread and quickly took down the company. The British raj then took over, and India remained under british control.
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The Suez Canal is located in Egypt and connects the Mediterranean to the Red Sea. This canal was, and still is, important for trading.
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The Berlin Conference determined European trade and most important, the colonization.
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Queen Liliuokalani takes the throne as the last monarch of Hawaii and the last queen. She was stripped of her title by the Americans, and a fruit compant took her position.
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The battle of Adwa was fought between Ethiopian and Italy. Italy was in search for more land, but since they were defeated they didn't get land.
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The war lasted for 3 months, and America ended up winning. They gained mor eterritory.
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The Boer war was fought by the Dutch settlers in Africa against the British. The British won the war and seized control.
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Known as the scramble for Africa, Europeans were eager to seize control of the continent. They wanted acces to their diamonds and gold.
