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David Livingston Found
David Livingstone was found by Stanley in Africa. Livingstone was a missionary and when he was found, Stanley said "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" -
Queen Victoria crowned Empress of India
Queen Victoria had already been ruling over India. However, she was fasinated with India and Prime MInister Disraeli influenced her to take the title of Empress of India. -
Indian National Congress Formed
The Indian National Congress was a large political group in Indian. They endorsed Indian pride and started a movement to gain independence from Britain. -
Open Door Policy
This policy was created by the U.S. to open trade with China to everyone. -
Boer War
The Boer War was fought in South Africa between Britain and the Boers, Dutch settlers. The British ended up winning the war. -
Boxer Rebellion
Citizens of China created a seige in Beijing againt the Europeans. Europeans eventually had to come in and fight the siege since the Chinese government did not help them. -
Revolution of 1911
The Revolution of 1911 ended the dynastic cycle and started a republic in China. It lasted for about a year.
