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Opium Wars
Two armed wars in China in the mid-19th century. -
Treaty of Kanagawa
The Treaty of Kanagawa opened the ports of Shimoda and Hakodate to American trade. -
Sepoy Rebellion
Also known as the Indian Revolution. Rebellion against British rule in India. -
Suez Canal built
The Suez Canal was connecting the Mediterranean and the Red seas. -
David Livingstone found
David Livingstone was found in Ujiji off the shore of Lake Tanganyika. -
Panama Canal built
The Panama Canal was built to help ship goods quickly and cheaply between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. -
Open Door Policy
The open door policy is a set of foreign affairs used to refer to the United States policy in the late 19th century and the early 20th century.
