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Opium Wars
The Chinese tried to stop the British from smuggling opium into China. The British easily defeated the Chinese. -
Treaty of Nanjing
This treaty tried to stop the Opium wars. It was unequal and granted British with money and Hong Kong. -
Suez Canal Built
In order to modernize Egypt, Isma'il supported the construction of the Suez Canal. The canal connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea. -
The Berlin Conference
The countries of Europe met together at Berlin to decide how Africa will be split up. No African country was represented at the Berlin Conference. -
Open Door Policy
It was created by the U.S. It explained that China should be open to all countries for trade. -
The Boer War
This war was between England and the Boers (Dutch settlers). They were fighting over South Africa. -
Boxer Rebellion
This was an uprising on peasants in China trying to force all foreigners out of China. It was started by anti-imperialists.
