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David Livingstone was a British explorer. He went to Africa to map out the land. He became the first European to cross Africa, sight Victoria Falls, and see Lakes Nyasa and Chilwa.
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This is an Indian political party. The founding member proposed economic reforms and a greater role in the British policy for India.
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This was a rebellion against the British. rule by a large part of an army called the Bengal army in India. It was called the Sepoy Rebellion because Indians fighting in the British army were called sepoys.
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This is a waterway built in Egypt connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red sea. It was constructed by the Suez Canal Company.
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This was an American trading company. This later became a British joint-stock company. This was formed to trade with the East Indies but they traded with the Qing in China more.
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Queen Victoria became the empress of India because England had acquired India. In Honor of her they proclaimed her Empress of India.
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The Boer War started because diamonds and gold were discovered in the southern part of Africa so people rushed to gain a fortune. The Boers (Dutch "farmers" that that took over over African farms) tried to keep outsiders out but this started a rebellion. The Boers blamed the British causing an all out war between the Boers and the British
