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Treaty of Nanjing
A treaty signed at the city of Nanjing that ended the First Opium War. It took place in the wake of China's military defeat at the hands of Britain. -
Treaty of Kanagawa
A treaty signed by Matthew Perry, who represented the U.S., and the Japanese. The treaty opened the ports of Shimoda and Hakodate to American trade. -
Founding of the British Raj
The period of time in which Britain ruled India after the rule of the British East India Company was transferred to Queen Victoria. -
Suez Canal Built
The construction of the canal began after Ferdinand de Lesseps obtained permission from the Khedive of Egypt to create a company that would construct the canal. -
David Livingstone is Found
Henry Morton Stanley found David Livingstone in the town of Ujiji. He greeted him the with the famous words, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" -
Indian National Congress Formed
The Congress was formed during the British Raj. It was a huge part of the Indian Independence movement to drive Britain out. -
Panama Canal Built
Theodore Roosevelt promised Panama money and help in the fight for independence from Colombia in order to build the canal. He paid the country $10 million originally plus $250,000 every year.
