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Treaty of Kanagawa
The treaty was an agreement between the United States of America and the government of Japan. It essentially opened up two Japanese ports allowing for trade with American ships. -
Suez Canal Built
The Suez canal was a sea-level waterway in Egypt. It connected the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez. -
Open Door Policy
The Open Door policy supported protection of equal privileges among countries trading with China. It aimed to keep Chinese markets open for all. -
Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer rebellion supported the uprising of 1900 that attempted to drive all foreigners from China. “Boxers” was a name that foreigners gave to a Chinese secret society known as the Yihequan. -
Roosevelt Corollary
The Roosevelt Corollary by President Roosevelt himself was made in addition to the Monroe Doctrine. It was established during his State of the Union address in 1904. -
Revolution of 1911
The revolution of 1911 overthrew China's last imperial dynasty (the Qing dynasty). After this overthrow took place it established the Republic of China. -
Panama Canal built
The Panama Canal is a water passage across the isthmus of Panama that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. President Roosevelt purchased the potential land designed for the canal for $40 million in 1902.
