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Opium Wars
CHinese tried to stop the smuggling of opium into China by British. The British easily defeat the Chinese. -
Treaty of Nanjing
This unequal treaty granted British CHinese money and Hong Kong. -
Berlin Conference
Laying down the divisions of Africa happened during the Berlin Conference, which African rulers did not attend bc they wanted to still hold power. -
Indian National Congress Forms
This congress was formed to help Indians gain more rights in their country. Because of this, nationalism rose amongst Indians. -
Open Door Policy
US created it to open Chinese trade to all nations. -
Boer War
Boers attempted to keep greed-hungry outsiders from gaining political rights which eventually led to a war with Britain. British won the war and Boer republics were added into a self-governing Union of South Africa, controlled by the British. -
Revolution of 1911
Chinese who desired a modern, independent republic rebelled against the Qing dynasty and won. This led to a democracy in China.
