Imperialism Timeline

  • David Livingston Found

    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 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

    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

    Open Door Policy

    This policy was created by the U.S. to open trade with China to everyone.
  • Boer War

    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

    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

    Revolution of 1911

    The Revolution of 1911 ended the dynastic cycle and started a republic in China. It lasted for about a year.