Reform In Imperial Policies: China's Self-Strengthening Movement

Colonial Rule: British in South Africa- The British existence in Southern Africa left a major impact on this area’s history. The British first arrived in Southern Africa in the late 19th century, during the Scramble for Africa. The Scramble for Africa was the colonization and invasion of Africa through European countries. With the British arriving, they were looking for more land to control. They found the land in countries like South Africa and Sudan, but it led to altercations between the British and the native people.

Colonial Rule: British in Australia- Australia was colonized by the British in the late 18th century. With this colonization, the British used Australia as a place to send British prisoners, due to overpopulation of prisons. The British Penal System was used to transport convicts from Britain to places like New South Wales and
It was located in the Ottoman Empire and was a way of updating imperial laws. This new movement led to the creation of a new government and new laws. Although this movement was for the good of the Ottoman Empire, some people didn’t like it and resisted it, which led to very long reforms.

Reforms in Imperial Policies: China’s Self-Strengthening movement- China’s Self-Strengthening movement began in the late 19th century. It was a way of industrializing against Western Imperialism. China had been defeated many times in the years before, like in the Opium War against Britain due to its weak militia. This is why China focused on strengthening its military during this time.

Developments in transportation: Panama Canal- The Panama Canal was constructed in the early 20th century. It is a waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It was a major change in the way global trade occurs due to its time efficient travel route. It is also the biggest source of income for Panama as it brings in ninety percent of its