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Monroe Doctrine
This Doctrine was issued by James Monroe. It stated that America is not to be considered as a subject for future colonization by European powers. -
Matthew C. Perry
American sailed to Japan to open trade between the two nations. He had also served in several wars -
Opium Wars
British forces pushed towards legalization of the opium trade. Many other nations teamed up with them, and they eventually all gained rights to travel within China. -
Suez Canal Built
Isma'il supported construction of The Suez Canal in an effort to modernize Egypt. This canal connected the Red Sea to the Mediterranean. -
Open Door Policy
U.S. created this policy to open Chinese trade to all nations. Kept China open to trade with all countries on an equal basis, keeping any one power from total control of the country. -
Boer War
Boers' attempt to keep outsiders from gaining political rights. The Boers originally took African land, and establish large farms -
Roosevelt Corollary
An addition to the Monroe Doctrine. Gave the U.S. the right to be an international police power.
