How was the Union of South Africa formed?

How was the Union of South Africa formed?

When the English tried to set up their colonies in South Africa, they had to face the Dutch. They fought two Boer Wars against the Dutch. By defeating the Dutch, the English could set up colonies in South Africa. In 1910 these colonies were federated to form the Union of South Africa.

How did the English become the sole master of the Suez Canal?

The Sultan of Egypt, Ismail Pasha, constructed the Suez Canal in 1858 A.D. with the help of France. The Sultan sold his shares to England. In 1908 France too sold her shares to England. Thus England became the sole master of the Suez Canal.

What was Entente Cordiale? What were its terms and conditions?

The Entente   Cordiale was a secret agreement made between England and France. The terms and conditions of this agreement were that France had to give up her claims on Egypt in return for freedom to do what she liked with Morocco.

What led to the Balkan Wars?

The Balkan Wars took place in 1912-13 A.D. Enmity arose between Russia and Austria on the Balkan issue. Austria always opposed Serbia and Russia gave Serbia blind support. This led to the Balkan Wars. Serbia was defeated in the wars.