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Monroe Doctrine
The US pulled out of European Affairs and declared that the western hemisphere was closed to further colonization. -
Opium Wars
China was sick of the British destroying their economy and sneaking in Opium. They fought the British to try and stop the smuggling. -
Treaty of Nanjing
The Treaty that ended the Opium wars. It gave the British Hong Kong and established fair and reasonable tariffs. -
Treaty of Kanagawa
A treaty forced on Japan by US Commodore Matthew C. Perry that opened trade between Japan and the US -
Sepoy Rebellion
Widespread and unsuccessful rebellion by Indian troops against British rule. -
Open Door Policy
Statement by the US for the equal protection for trading privilages with China and with support in China. -
Revolution of 1911
The overthrown of the last Dynasty of China and created a republic in China.
