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Battle of Plassey
Robert Clive leads East India Company troops against the Indian forces allied with the French at the Battle of Plassey, making the East India Company the leading power in India -
Well Established Trade
After many interactions between the Europeans and Africans, the trade between the two continents become well-established. -
Sepoy Mutiny Outbreak
The sepoys in India rebel against the British. -
Britain's Direct Rule over India
After the many rebellions, the East India Company is abolished and the British government itself takes direct command over India. -
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Diamonds & Goals are discovered in southern Asia
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Suez Canal Opens
Suez Canal, a strategic location, was constructed and open for trade. -
Battle of Ulundi
A war of the British Emoire versus the Zulus of south Africa,to which the Zulus lost the battle and their kingdom. -
Britain Occupies Egypt
After a series of different powers ruling Egypt, Britain restored its dominance after a number of successful wars. -
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Berlin Conference
The Berlin Conference sets rules for African colonization by the Western imperial nations -
The United States Begin Colonizing
The United States begins colonizing Asian lands since this year. -
Queen Liliuokalani Calls for New Constitution
Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii calls for a new constitution that would increase her grip over Hawaii as United States increases its control over the land -
Menelik II & Battle of Adowa
Menelik II of Ethiopia declared the Battle of Adowa against the Italians, to which the Ethiopians won, keeping their nation independent. -
Hawaii Annexation
The Republic of Hawaii is annexed by the United States. -
Boer War
Boer War begins in South Africa. -
United States defeated Filipino Nationalists
After acquiring the Philippines from the Spanish-American War, the Filipinos resented the fact that they were still ruled by an imperial power. However, this resentment was shut down by the United States, promising them the aid to become a self-ruling country. -
Russia and Britain take over Persia
Russia and Britain take over Persia and divide it into spheres of influence after discovering the amount of valuable natural resources Persia had. -
Union of South Africa
The Boer republics joined into a self-governing Union of South Africa, which is controlled by the British. -
Most of Africa is under European control
After decades of resistence, treaties, wars, and agreements, the European nations are able to occupy almost all of Africa.
