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The Chinese tried to stop the smuggling of opium. The British easily defeated the Chinese.
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An unequal treaty between Britain and the Qing. The British gained lots of money and Hong Kong.
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The company was created, and they traded in India. They became the richest and most powerful trading companies in the world. The East India Company controlled most of India.
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Sepoys (Indian soldiers) rebelled against the British. British put down the revolt within a year. Parliament later tightened control of India and ended the East India Company dominance.
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British crown ruled most of India. They improved roads, railroads, telegraph lines, canals, and schools. They also had a somewhat negative impact because they attempted to change the ways of the people, and Indian farmers were forced to grow cotton so there was a food shortage.
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The New York Herald sent Stanley to find Livingstone. He met Livingstone at the town of Ujiji on Lake Tanganyika. Stanley greeted him with the now famous words, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"
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It was formed to gain more rights for the Indian people. Nationalism now began to arise among Indians.
