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Opium wars
In an effort to to stop the smuggling of opium, fighting broke out between the chinese and british. The british were easily able to defeat the chinese. -
Treaty of Nanjing
The treaty of Nanjing was the end of the opium wars. It granted the British money and Hong Kong -
Sepoy Rebellion
After indian soldiers rebelled over rumors about their bullets being made with beef products a rebellion was sparked and shortly put down. This resulted in parliament tightening their control over india -
Stanley travels to Africa to find Livingstone
Livingstone had been exploring the interior of Africa for years before europe stopped hearing from him. Stanley was then sent to find him livingstone. -
Japanese industrialization
Japan began to industruialize, and built telegraphs, railroads and Port facilities. This allowed them to become a major industrial power. -
Berlin conference
The Berlin conference was held to divide Africa between European powers. The conference included no African rulers. -
Japanese Russo war
Japanese victory resulted in furthering of their industrial power. As well as officially annexing Korea
