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Opium Wars
They were two wars about Chinese disputes over British in China. The British fought for legalization of Opium trade. -
Sepoy Rebellion
Sepoys, Indian soldiers working under British command, who were working for the British East India Company's army revolted against the British. The Sepoy or Indians won the rebellion. -
British Raj Founded
A period of British rule on the Indian subcontinent. It was a constitutional monarchy. -
Open Door Policy
A policy to keep China open to trade with all countries on an equal basis. -
Boer War
The Boer War was fought between the British and the Boars over the new found gold and diamonds that were discovered in southern Africa. Britain won the war. -
Revolution of 1911
A revolution that overthrew China's last imperial dynasty. The Chinese Revolutionary Alliance wan the revolution. -
Panama Canal Built
A canal built that goes through Panama to make a much shorter trip for ships. President Roosevelt oversaw the operation.
