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Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine stated that Europeans should not colonize in the Americas. It set up US foreign policy in the 1800s. -
China and Britian clash in opium wars
The Chinese were angry because the British hooked the Chinese citizens. To protest,the Chinese tried to boycott opium, which lead to this war. -
Commodore Perry enters Tokyo Harbor
The Japanese realized they had fallen so behind in technology when Matthew Perry arrived. -
US wins Spanish American War
The US was desperate to start this war, and it resulted in the US gaining Guam, the Phillipines, and Cuba. -
Mexican Revolution begins
This is the beginning of a long multi-year struggle for power in Mexico. -
Panama Canal Opens
The Panama Canal allowed ships to go through Panama instead of having to go around South America.
