Imperialism Timeline By: Sarah Scott, Allie Leto, Courtney Winnie, Janet Darghali, Ashley S
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1829
Drug quiune eventually protected Europeans from being infected with the disease. -
Crimean War
In 1853 war broke out between Russia and Ottomans. Britain combined with France defeated Russia. -
Sepoy Mutiny
May 10, 1857, an outbreak of the Sepoys start rebeling. -
Britain Taking Command
The British government finally takes direct command of India in 1858. -
1867
Parliment finally gave the vote to working class men in 1867. -
Suez Canal
The Suez Canal opened up in 1869. -
1877
Many Europeans believed that it was their right and duty to bring the results of their progress to other countries. This beleif was supported by Cecil Rhodes in 1877. -
1884
The Maxim gun, the worlds first automatic machine gun was invented. -
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1884-85
To prevent conflict, fourteen European nations met at the Berlin Confrence to lay down rules for the division of Africa. -
1886
Gold was found. -
1887
The Zulu nation fell to British control. -
1890
The United States begin to colonize in 1890. -
1899
The Boer took arms against the British. -
Menelik II
Ethiopia successfully resisted the Europeans thanks to Menelik II. He became emperor of Ethiopia in 1899. -
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The Boer War
Also known as the South African War between the British and the Boers. Britain won the war in 1910. -
Discovery Of Oil In Persia
Around 1900 oil was found in Africa. -
"Great Game"
Great Britain and Russia engaged in yet another struggle. The War waged over India. -
Russia And Britain Take Over Persia
In 1907 Britain and Russia finally take over Persia. -
1921
Britain formally that its empire would not extend beyond Kihyber Pass, which borders East Afghanistan. -
1979
The Soviet Union signed a nonviolent pact with Afghanistan. The agreement was only honored till 1979.