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Imperialism
Policy of extending the country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force. -
Meiji Restoration
In 1871, members from the government traveled overseas learing about economies, technology, customs, and Western governments. From Western countries to Japan, the government brought experts and transfered them to Japan which helped further Japan's knowledge of Western industrial techniques. -
Ruler of Egypt repays his loans
The ruler of Egypt could not repay his loans that he used for the canal and olther projects. Also, the way he pa\id his depts was by selling his shares in the canal which the British bought gaining control interest of the canal. -
Berlin Power Conference
Avoiding bloodshed, the European powers met up at the international conference. It took place in Berlin, Germany, not Africa, so Africans were not invited. -
The British in Burma and Malaya
The British expanded their influence in Malaya. In Singapore, the busy port grew at the southern tip of the peninsula. The natural resources and profits from Asian trade went through Singapore to Britain. -
Industrialization
Industry was booming. Modern machines and silk manufactoring has soared. The shipyards, copper, coal mining, and steel making helped Japan with industrial powerhouses. The population grew rapidly while many peasants flocked to cities for work. -
China loses against the Sino-Japanese War
Western powers and places nearby Japan, rapidly move in. Japan also started to modernize after 1868. Then joined Western imperialists in competition for the global empire. Meanwhile, it ended in a disaster for China. -
The Spanish American War
Broke out between Spain and the United States over Cuba's attempt to win their independence from Spain. American battleships destroyed the Spanish fleet that was stationed in the Philippines. Rebel soldiers threw their support to help defeat the Spanish. In return, the rebels expected tthe Americans to recognize their independence. -
The Boxer Uprising
A group of Chinese made a secret group society which was called the Righteous Harmonious Fists. They watch them train in martial arts. The goal for the group was to drive out the 'foreign devils' that polluted their land with un-Chinese ways. For example, adding strange buildings, machines, and telegraph lines. -
Birth of a Republic
Was an uprising in 1911 where provinces spread swiftly. The peasants, students, local warlords, and court politicians all helped with the topple of the Qing Dynasty. Also, when Sun Yixian was named the president of the brand new Chinese republic which helped with more power. -
Archduke Franz Ferdidnand assassinated
There were many factors, including, MIlitarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism, but this is the single event that sparked or ignited World War 1.
