Imperialism in Africa By Laurenwaite Jan 5, 1850 European trade with Africa becomes well established Mar 7, 1857 East India Company colapses due to Sepoy Rebellion Mar 7, 1869 Suez Canal is built Mar 7, 1884 Berlin Conference Mar 7, 1896 Africans defeat the Italians Mar 7, 1898 Spanish American War breaks out Mar 7, 1899 Boar War Mar 7, 1914 Under European Control