Imperialism

By splumer

  • Opium Wars

    Opium Wars
    Opium became a popular drug in China when British merchants smuggled it in and the gov. tried to stop it by going to war with Britain. Britain won and the Treaty of Nanjing was signed.

  • Sepoy Rebellion

    Sepoy Rebellion
    Indian soldiers called Sepoys rebelled against the British and the British easily put the revolt down within a year. As a result, parliament tightened control of India.

  • British Raj founded

    British Raj founded
    Britain tried to appease Indians by building their economy, but still tried to change their ways. Indian nationalism arose across India.

  • Suez Canal Built

    Suez Canal Built
    Canal that connected the Red Sea to the Mediterranean built with French money.

  • Berlin Conference

    Berlin Conference
    African territory was becoming scarce, and no Europeans wanted to be left out of this race. So, 14 European nations met for this conference to divide Africa among them.

  • Boer War

    Boer War
    Boers (Dutch settlers) tried to keep outsiders from gaining rights in Africa and started a war against Britain. Britain won and created Boer republics.

  • Boxer Rebellion

    Boxer Rebellion
    Boxers (peasants) take over part of Beijing controlled by European powers for months to stop spread of westernization. European soldiers defeat them because the Chinese gov. let it happen.