Imperialismcards

Imperialism

By Megan Stevens

  • Opium War

    Opium War
    Was fought between China and Britain. China attempted to suppress opium trade with other nations; British won the fight.

  • Suez Canal

    Suez Canal
    Was built to modernize egypt; connected the Mediterranean and Red Sea.

  • Berlin Conference

    Berlin Conference
    The major European Countries come together to split up Africa. The major countries are Belgium, France, Great Britain, Germany, and Portugal.

  • Open Door Policy

    Open Door Policy
    Countries trading with China had equal privileges; all countries have equal access to Chinese trading posts.

  • Boer War

    Boer War
    A war between the Boers and Britain for control of South Africa. Britain won the battle.

  • Revolution of 1911

    Revolution of 1911
    Southern Chinese peasants led a revolution against the emperor of China; China then became a democracy.

  • Panama Canal Built

    Panama Canal Built
    Theodore Roosevelt funded the building of the Panama Canal. Gave Panama $10 million and $250,000 annually.