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In an effort to to stop the smuggling of opium, fighting broke out between the chinese and british. The british were easily able to defeat the chinese.
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The treaty of Nanjing was the end of the opium wars. It granted the British money and Hong Kong
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After indian soldiers rebelled over rumors about their bullets being made with beef products a rebellion was sparked and shortly put down. This resulted in parliament tightening their control over india
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Livingstone had been exploring the interior of Africa for years before europe stopped hearing from him. Stanley was then sent to find him livingstone.
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Japan began to industruialize, and built telegraphs, railroads and Port facilities. This allowed them to become a major industrial power.
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The Berlin conference was held to divide Africa between European powers. The conference included no African rulers.
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Japanese victory resulted in furthering of their industrial power. As well as officially annexing Korea
