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The Monroe Doctrine
A U.S. foreign policy regarding domination of the American continent in 1823. It stated that further efforts by European nations to colonize land or interfere with states in North or South America would be viewed as acts of aggression, requiring U.S. intervention. -
The Opium Wars
The Opium Wars were two wars in the mid-19th century involving Anglo-Chinese disputes over British trade in China and China's sovereignty. The disputes included the First Opium War (1839–1842) and the Second Opium War (1856–1860). -
Sepoy Rebellion
The Sepoy rebellion was set off between the British and the Indians. Indian soldiers that worked for the British during the British rule were known as the sepoys. -
Suez Canal Built/Opened
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Queen Victoria crowned Empress of India
Queen Victoria was crowned to affirm the British dominance over India. This was significant as it showed that a company no longer ruled, but the Queen herself. -
Boer Wars
A series of two wars, both of which were fought in South Africa mainly fought by the British Empire and the South African Republic. Fought for control/freedom over the South Africans. The first resulted in a Boer victory but the second resulted in a British Empire victory. -
Boxer Rebellion
A violent anti-foreign and anti-Christian uprising which took place in China towards the end of the Qing dynasty between 1899 and 1901.
