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Monroe Doctrine reflects special US interest in Americas
The Doctrine states thst any European country attempting to colonize land in North or South America would be seen as an act of agression and would require U.S. forces to intervine. -
China and Britain clash in the Opuim war.
Opium War, was fought between Great Britain and China over their conflicting viewpoints on diplomatic relations, trade, and the administration of justice for foreign nationals. -
Commodore Perry enters the Tokyo Harbor
Commodore Perry enters the Tokyo harbor with small fleet and tells Japan they have to open their ports or he will be back in a year and make them open their port. They wanted a warm water port. Perry made them an offer they could not refuse. -
U.S. wins Spanish American War
The U.S. beat the Spanish fighting in Cuba. -
Mexican Revelouton Begins
The Mexican Revolution was a major armed struggle that started in 1910, with an uprising led by Francisco I. Madero against longtime autocrat Porfirio Díaz, and lasted for the better part of a decade until around 1920. -
Panama Canal Opens
The Panama Canal allowed people to cross through the carribbean rather than going around South America. It pushed trade to the next level.
