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The First Boer War
The British fought a brief war against the Transvaal Boers in South Africa, but the Boers had rebelled against British control and went on to win many small battles against the British. This was very embarrassing for Britain. -
The Berlin Conference
German chancellor Otto von Bismark made this conference to regulate European imperialism and trade in Africa to prevent serious conflict and war. -
The First Sino-Japanese War
The rapid modernisation of Japan led their easy assault on China's Korea and Manchuria after disputes. However the 'Triple Intervention' forced Japan to return the land after the war and treaty. -
The Treaty Of Shimonoseki
This was the treaty that followed Japan's easy victory in the First Sino-Japanese War. The treaty gave Japan control over Port Arthur and trading rights in Manchuria -
The Jameson Raid
This was a raid by the British on South Africa to trigger workers in this area for an uprising but it failed. There was no uprising and this was extremely embarrassing for Britain under Cecil Rhodes. -
The Kruger Telegram
This was a message sent by the Emperor of Germany congratulating him on his success repelling the Jameson Raid. This increased tensions between Germany and Britain -
The Spanish-American War
Cuba was Spain's last territorial possession in the region, but when the US sent the battleship 'Maine" to Cuba to protect US citizens and it exploded killing 268 American sailors the US declared war. They quickly won and took influence over Cuba -
The Fashoda Incident
In 1898, a clash between the rival African ambitions of Britain and France almost led to war. Both nations accused each other of unjustified aggression which almost led to war. -
The Boxer Rebellion
Chinese nationalists were angry that there was so much foreign influence in China, and they rebelled. They declared war on Britain, Russia, Japan, and the USA, but they lost bad and were forced to pay much compensation and lost lots of influence over their own nation. -
The Second Boer War
The British once again fought the Boers, and Boers used Guerilla warfare. After very controversial methods, Britain won but were embarrassed. -
The Anglo-Japanese Alliance
Negotiations between Britain and Japan led to this alliance. The alliance stated if either country were attacked by more than one country the other would assist. -
The Russo-Japanese War
Japan tried to recognise Russian rights in Manchuria in exchange for Japanese rights in Korea, but Russia refused and invaded Korea. Japan responded rapidly and destroyed Russia's navy, and in the Treaty of Portsmouth they took control over Korea. -
The Entente Cordiale
Britain and France signed an agreement which settled long standing imperial rivalries. Britain supported France's claim to Morocco and this was to protect against Germany. -
Kaiser Wilhem's Speech on Morroco
Kaiser Wilhelm, the emperor of Germany, made it clear he favored an independent Morocco, but this warlike split caused the opposite of what the emperor wanted and it resulted in Britain and France becoming closer. Britain continued to support French claims over Morocco. -
The Treaty Of Portsmouth
The Treaty gave Japan control of Korea and much of South Manchuria, including Port Arthur and the railway that connected it with the rest of the region. This was a result of the Russo-Japanese war. -
The Algeciras Conference
The treaty regulated French and Spanish intervention in Moroccan internal affairs and reaffirmed the authority of the sultan. It was a humiliation for German and French and Spanish were entrusted with the policing of Morocco. -
The Outbreak Of The First World War
World War I began after the assassination of Austrian archduke Franz Ferdinand, and Austria gave the 21 grievances to Serbia, and Austria ended up attacking with support Germany, but Serbia is backed by Russia, France and Britain. -
The Opening of The Panama Canal
The opening of the panama canal gave the US much easier transportation and access to trade, and made it easier to send troops which helped the US in the war. -
The USA Enters the First World War
Germany's repeatedly attacked US passenger and merchant ships in 1917 became the primary motivation behind Wilson's decision to lead the United States into World War I. This turned the tide of the war. -
Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points Speech
Wilson stated that actions that could be took to end World Wars were calling for the end of secret treaties, a reduction in armaments, an adjustment in colonial claims in the interests of both native peoples and colonists, and freedom in the ocean.