Imperialism - Johnson

Imperialism- Johnson

Period: Jan 1, 1870 to Jun 28, 1914

Imperialism is the extention of a countries power or influence.

Open Korean Ports

Apr 22, 1876

Japan used its power to force Korea to open their ports for their own trade increasin their profits.

Congo Conference

Apr 21, 1884

Also known as The Berlin Conference, powerful Europeans had a meeting to negotiate and trade ownership of territory throughout Africa.

The Sino-Japanese War

Apr 22, 1894

A war between Japan and China which resulted in Japan gaining Taiwan.

Increasing German Influence

Apr 21, 1898

The new german empire wanted to increase their influence so they decided to build a railway from Berlin to Baghdad

The Spanish American War

Apr 22, 1898

This war was between the U.S. and Spain over the independence of Cuba

Open Door Policy

Apr 21, 1899

This was America allowing open trade between China and other select nations.

The Boer War

Apr 22, 1899

A war fought from 1899 to 1902 where Great Britain defeated the Boers in South Africa.

The Panama Canal

Apr 22, 1903

A waterway was created for the U.S. to be able to transport supplies and be able to trade easier between Spain over those oceans.

The Muslim League

Apr 21, 1906

This politcal party was created to allow the muslims to have a seperate nation

Archduke Franz Ferdidnand assassinated

Jun 28, 1914

There were many factors, including , MIlitarism, Alliances, Imperialism, & Nationalism, but this is the single event that sparked or ignited World War I.