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Monroe Doctrine reflects special US interests in Americas
President James Monroe issued this doctrine which prevented the Europeans from colonizing America. -
China and Britain clash in the Opium War
Britain smuggled opium into China addicting millions to the drug. When Britain refused to stop smuggling in the opium there was the Opium War. -
Commodore Perry enters Tokyo Harbor
Perry entered the Tokyo Harbor with boats that impressed/scared the the Japanese. They had never seen steam powered gunboats. Perry brought a letter asking the Shogun to allow free trade. Perry said he would comeback in a year with a larger fleet for their reply. The result was the Treaty of Kanagawa. -
U.S. wins Spanish-American War
This war was over the issues of the liberation of Cuba. The war began after American demand for the resolution of the Cuban fight for independence was rejected by Spain. -
Mexican Revolution Begins
The Mexican Revolution was an armed struggle that was led by Francisco Madero agaisnt Benito Juarez. -
Panama Canal Opens
The largest man made canal. The Panama Canal Joins the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean. Locks lift the boats to a higher or lower lever while traveling the Canal.
