Age of Imperialism

European trade with Africa becomes well established

Dec 19, 1850

This became possible due to the increased amount of coastal pots in Africa

East India Company collapses due to Sepoy Rebellion; British Raj begins

Dec 19, 1857

This was the beginning of a prosperous colony for the British. Not so for the Indians, as they would be starved and opressed.

Suez Canal links the Mediterranean and Red Seas

Dec 19, 1869

The Suez Canal, located in Egypt, was initially funded by the French, but England took over and effectively gained control over Egypt

Berlin Conference convenes to discuss terms for African colonization

Period: Dec 19, 1884 to Dec 19, 1885

This event was held by King Leopold of Belgium. European leaders carved up Africa with no African leaders present

Queen Liliuokalani takes the throne of Hawaii

Dec 19, 1893

She would eventually lose said throne to the Americans after we took Hawaii as a territory

Ethiopians defeat the invading Italians at the Battle of Adwa

Dec 19, 1896

The Ethiopians, led by King Menelik II, were the only African country able to avoid European colonization on their own

Spanish-American War breaks out; Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Philippines taken from Spain

Dec 19, 1898

Even though we took Cuba and the Phillipines, both countries would gain their independance, Puerto Rico is still a United States Territory

Boer War in South Africa

Dec 19, 1899

The stupid Brits forced the Boers out of South Africa and took it for good

Most of Africa is under European control

Dec 19, 1914

The Europeans have conquered Africa with much resistance, notably in South Africa. The Zulu led by Shaka put up a heck of a fight, but in the end, were defeated