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An English company formed for the the utilization of trade with East Asia, Southeast Asia, and India. Seized control of large parts of the Indian subcontinent, colonised parts of Southeast Asia, and colonized parts of Hong Kong.
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The Monroe Doctrine was expressed in an annual message delivered to Congress by President James Monroe. The doctrine warned European nations that the United States would not tolerate continued colonization or puppet monarchs.
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The Great Trek consisted of the movement of Dutch-speaking colonists moving into southern Africa searching for land where they could establish their own homeland, independent of British rule. This resulted in cultural and economic isolation of the Boers, including the stimulated trade between black and white groups.
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The first Opium War was fought between China and Britain. Each war saw foreign powers victorious, and gained commercial privileges, legal, and territories in China. Foreign powers wanted to transport opium throughout China and make the natives addicted to it for profit.
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David Livingstone set out on a mission to reach new people in far indigenous lands in Africa. His goal was to introduce the people of Africa to Christianity and to help free them from slavery.
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The Treaty of Nanjing ended the first Opium War, and was the first of the unequal treaties between China and foreign imperialist powers. China was force to pay the British compensation, land, and agree to establish a modest tariff.
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U.S. Naval Officer Matthew C. Perry led four ships into Tokyo Bay, harbor planning to re-establish regular trade between Japan and the western world for the first time in over 200 years.
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The Treaty of Kanagawa was signed on March 31, 1854 and was the first treaty between Japan and the United States. The treaty was an agreement between the two countries to engage in limited trade and to safely return American sailors who had become shipwrecked in Japanese waters.
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An unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India. The rebellion was caused by the British East India Company's troops after India natives discovered they using cartridges greased with cow and pig fat.
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British Raj was originally intended to increase Indian participation in governance, but due to Indians being powerless to determine their own future without the consent of the British, led to an increased national independence movement.
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The canal connects the Mediterranean and the Red seas. It was built after an agreement was built after an agreement was made by the French consul in Cairo, and the Ottoman governor of Egypt.
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The Conservative Prime Minister of India, Benjamin Disraeli, proclaimed Queen Victoria as Empress of India. Though India was already under crown control, this linked the monarchy with the empire and binded India closely to Britain.
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Founded at the Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College in Bombay India. It formed most of India's governments from the time of independence and often had a strong presence in many state governments.
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The Open Door Policy was a statement of principles that was initiated by the United States in 1899 and 1900. The policy called for protection of equal privileges for all countries who trade with China, and for support of Chinese territorial and administrative integrity.
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Began after the Boers decided that the British should cease building up their forces in the Boers region. The Boers refused to grant political rights to all those who aren't Boers, most of who were British.
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An uprising against foreigners that occured in China. Started by peasants but eventually was supported by the government. A Chinese secret society known as the Boxers began a violent campaign in China to throw all foreigners out of China.
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The Panama Canal was built in the hopes of creating a way to quickly, and cheaply ship goods between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. The canal was built by the United States.
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The Roosevelt Corollary stated that the United States would intervene as a last resort to ensure that other nations located in the Western Hemisphere fulfill their obligations to international creditors, and not to violate the rights of the United States.
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In October 1911, a group of revolutionaries in China led a successful revolt against the Qing Dynasty, establishing the Republic of China, and ending the Imperial system.