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Monroe Doctrine reflects special US interests in Americas
This was a big event because it was the US trying to control European countries, even if it didn't really work. -
China and Britain clash in the Opium War
This was a big event because it was what gave Britain Hong Kong for the next 99 years -
Commodore Perry enter's Tokyo Harbor
This was big because it is what forced japan to modernize. -
US wins Spanish American War
This was important because the US beat Spain, a powerful country in Latin America. -
Mexican Revolution begins
This was an important event because it was the beginning of the reform. -
Panama Canal Opens
Another important even because it made an easy route through Latin America
