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Monroe Doctrine
Declared that the Old and New World had different systems and must remain separate territories. Monroe came up with 4 different rules to put in place for the two new worlds. -
Opium Wars
The first Opium War was fought in 1839-42 between China and Britain. This war was fought in China's attempt to suppress opium trade. -
Treaty of Nanjing
The treaty that ended the first Opium War. After ceding Hong Kong they agreed to establish a "fair and reasonable" tariff -
Treaty of Kanagawa
This treaty was Japan’s first treaty with a Western nation. It marked the end of Japan’s period of seclusion. -
Open Door Policy
The protection equal privileges among countries trading with China. Support of Chinese administrative integrity. -
Boxer Rebellion
Officially supported peasant uprising of 1900 which attempted to drive all foreigners from China. -
Revolution of 1911
A group of revolutionaries in southern China initiated a revolt against the Qing Dynasty. Establishing its place in the Republic of China and ended the imperial system.
