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Monroe Doctrine reflects special US interests in Americas
The Monroe Doctrine was written by James Monroe. The purpose of the document was to prevent the americas from being colonized. This was US Foreign Policy. -
China and Britain clash in the opium war
At first British merchants smuggled opium into China. Eventually twelve million people were addicted. When the British refused to stop trading opium, the two fought. The battle was fought primarily at sea. China had outdated ships, while Britain had steampowered gunships. Britain won. -
Commodore Perry enters tokyo harbor
Commodore Perry was a member of the US navy. He traveled on the atlantic ocean. He had a letter from Filmore, saying that Japan needed to allow trade with the US. -
US wins spanish american war
This war was fought between the US and Spain. The war started because the US wanted the phillipines. During this war, yellow journalism was used. -
Mexican Revolution Begins
The war started because of Santa Anna. As a caudillo, he wanted to have a dictatorship over mexico. For 13 days, Santa anna held texians under his control. He won the battle. -
Panama Canal Opens
Teddy Roosevelt wanted to control the canal. If he did, he would have a lot of trade. He helped the citizens of Panama rebel, which he earned their trust and support from. He leased the canal for 99 years.
