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Jan 1, 1430
Portuguese
The Portuguese land on the east coast of Africa -
East India Company
East India Company becomes the leading power in India. -
Industrial Revolution
Industrial Revolution starts 1760’s -
Steam powered boats
Steam powered boats are invented, which allow Europeans to explore deeper into Africa. -
Crimean War
Marks the start of the Crimean War. -
Sepoy Mutiny
The Sepoy Mutiny starts in India. -
India
Britain takes direct control of India. -
David Livingstone
David Livingstone travels into central Africa and disappears. -
Gold and Diamonds
Gold and diamonds were discovered in Africa, drawing more Europeans to Africa. -
Henry Stanley
Henry Stanley finds Livingstone on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. -
King Leopold II
King Leopold II gains control of the Congo. -
Zulu Nation.
The British invade the Zulu nation. -
Maxim Gun
The Maxim gun is invented. Europeans had the firepower to control the Africans. -
Berlin Conference
14 European nations meet for the Berlin Conference to set rules on the division of Africa. -
Indian National Congress
The nationalist group, the Indian National Congress was formed. -
Menelik ll
Menelik ll becomes emperor of Ethiopia. -
Queen Liliuokalani
Queen Liliuokalani was removed from power. -
Ethiopia
The Ethiopian army successfully defends Italian forces from invading Ethiopia. -
Muslim League
The group Muslim League was formed. -
Belgian Government
Belgian government takes control of the Congo away from Leopold.
