Imperialism By ckneafsey1 Jan 7, 1850 The European's trade with Africa becomes established Period: Jan 7, 1850 to Jan 7, 1915 Imperialism Jan 7, 1857 The East India Company colapes and the British Raj begins Jan 7, 1869 The Suez canal is built This Canal links the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea Jan 7, 1884 The Berlin Conference takes place Jan 7, 1893 The Queen Liliuokalani tales the throne in Hawaii Jan 7, 1896 The Europeans defeat the Italians in the battle of Adwa Jan 7, 1898 The Spanish-American War Breaks out Jan 7, 1899 The Boer War in Souh Africa is started Jan 7, 1914 Almost all of Africa is under european control