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The East India Company
The East India Company was an English/British company that came to control large swaths of India on Behalf of Britain. It granted a charter by Queen Elizabeth I on December 31st, 1600. It was later dissolved in 1874 after the company had become defunct.
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The Monroe Doctrine is Established
A doctrine that stated the European powers should view the America's as the United States Sphere of Influence. This also meant the United States was protecting the other American nations from further colonialism.
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The Great Trek
The Great started as a reaction by the Boers to the British colonization and Anglicization of South Africa. The Boers, who were Dutch-speaking settlers, trekked north into the interior of South Africa seeking land where they would be independent from British rule.
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The Opium Wars
The Opium Wars were two armed conflicts between China and the western powers. The first Opium War was fought between China and Great Britain. The second Opium War was fought by Britain and France against China. These wars helped weaken the Qing Dynasty and cause it to be toppled. These wars were fought due to China restricting the Trade of Opium.
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David Livingstone's Missionary Work
During his time in Africa he managed to explore much of Africa. He kept very detailed journals which would inspire many others to explore as well. He also wrote several books which recounted his adventures and what he saw in Africa. https://www.britannica.com/biography/David-Livingstone -
The Treaty of Nanjing is Signed
A treaty that ended the first Opium War. It was the first of the Unequal Treaties.
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Matthew C. Perry in Japan
Matthew C. Perry went to Japan in order to open up Japan to foreign trade. He was ultimately successful and sent Japan down a path of Westernization.
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The Treaty of Kanagawa is signed
The first treaty signed between the United States and Japan, this treaty sought to end Japan's self isolation and to open them up to trade.
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The Sepoy Rebellion
This was a widespread rebellion orchestrated by Indian soldiers employed by the British East India company called Sepoys. This was caused by years of British domination over India and the slow eradication of Indian Culture. It all boiled over whenever the Sepoys were issued Cartridges greased with pig/cow grease which caused them to believe they themselves were tainted by biting them. This ended with the British East India company being dissolved. https://www.britannica.com/event/Indian-Mutiny -
The British Raj is Founded
The British Raj succeeded the rule of the East India Company. It took control directly into the hands of the British government. The Raj never encompassed the entirety of the Indian subcontinent although the areas it did not control was within the British sphere of influence.
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The Suez Canal is Completed
The Suez Canal began construction on September 25th, 1859 and was completed on November 17th, 1869. It serves as a direct connection between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. It allowed for ships to go from Europe directly to Asia instead sailing around Africa.
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Queen Victoria is Crowned as Empress of India
The Prime Minister of Britain, Benjamin Disraeli, urged Victoria to claim the title of India in order to bind India much more closely to Britain. The title was proclaimed at the Delhi Durbar of January 1st 1877.
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The Indian National Congress is Formed
The Indian National Congress is a political that originally led the push for Indian Independence. It came to dominate India post independence.
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Open Door Policy
A statement of principles initiated by the United States that allowed for the protection of equal privileges among countries trading with China.
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The Boer War
Also known as the Second Boer War, the Boer War was a war fought between the Boer republics and Great Britain. It was the most costly war Great Britain engaged in between the Napoleonic Wars and WWI. It began on October 11th, 1899 and it resulted in a British victory despite massive British monetary losses. The victory resulted in the Annexation of the Boer republics. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/boer-war-begins-in-south-africa
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The Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion was an uprising against foreigners in China. It sought to drive all foreigners out of China. The aim was to destroy the Qing Dynasty and to kick all of westerners out of China.
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The Roosevelt Corollary is Issued
His corollary stated the United States should be able to use force in order to police the other nations in the western hemisphere. This is due to the Venezuala Crisis of 1902-1903.
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The Revolution of 1911
This was a nationalist democratic revolt against the Qing Dynasty. This revolt removed the Qing Dynasty from power and established the Republic of China. This also caused the warlord era of China to begin.
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The Panama Canal is Completed
The Panama Canal was canal that crossed Panama. It connected the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans. It allowed ships to access the Pacific without going around South America.
https://www.history.com/topics/landmarks/panama-canal
