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Opium Wars
These wars began when England began to smuggle opium into China for money. China tried to stop the smuggling but lost to the british. -
The Great Trek
The Great Trek was a movement of thousands of boers and native africans North out of South Africa. They were escaping the british who were coming to take over the territory. -
Sepoy Rebellion
Sepoys were Indian soldiers recruited by the british who rebelled after hearing rumors of pork fat being used to grease gun cartridges which was agaisnt Islamic religion. However, they were no match and were put down by the british. -
Suez Canal Built
Under Ferdinand de Lesseps, a French diplomat, the suez canal was built. It was built to connect the Red sea with the Mediteranean to reduce time and money sailing between Europe and Asia. -
Boer War
Boers who were Dutch settlers in South Africa, fought aginst the British. The war began when the British invaded Boer land to take over. It was ultimately a battle for land in Africa. -
Boxer Rebellion
Chinese peasants put seige on European areas in Beigjng but were defeated by the Europeans. -
Revolution of 1911
The chinese rebelled against the Qing dynasty because they wanted a more modern and independent republic. They eventually created a democracy.
