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Imperialism in Asia and the Pacific
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Imperialism in Asia and the Pacific
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Panama Independence
Panama gains independence. -
A Japanese squadron enters chemulpo harbor and briefly exchanges fire with a Russian warship. The Russo-Japanese war is underway.
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Japanese troops occupy Seoul
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Japan declares war on Russia
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The U.S proclaims neutrality as regards to the Russian-Japanese war
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Japanese destroyers launch a torpedo attackon Port Arthur
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Construction of Panama Canal begins
The Panama canal begins construction. This takes tem years to complete. -
Treaty of Portsmouth (ends Russo-Japanese War)
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The Japan–Korea Treaty of 1905
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Japan makes Korea a formal colony.
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The Panama Canal's construction is completed
The construction is complete for the Panama Canal. -
WWI begins. Japan fights on the side of Great Britain &the USA. They use this time to greatly expand theireconomy & trade in Asia.
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Panama Canal is opened for traffic
The panama canal is opened to the public. -
Russian Revolution. Japanese take some of Russia's Eastern Siberian territory.