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Monroe Doctrine reflects special US interests in Americas
The Monroe Doctrine forbids European powers from coloznizing in the Americas, and establishes US interest in the area. -
China and Britain clash in the Opium War
China and Britain go to war over Britain's Opium exports, China loses. -
Commodore Perry enters Tokyo Harbor
Commodore Peryy delivers a letter from US President Filmore, sparking Japans modernization. -
US wins Spanish American War
This war, between Spain and America, lasted four months and ended with Spain handing all of its colonies over to the US -
Mexican Revolution Begins
This revolution was set of by liberals all across the country, and led by Francisco "Pancho" Villa, and Emiliano Zapata -
Panama Canal Opens
This Canal cut through the isthmus of Panama and cut 9000 miles off the voyage from the east to west coasts of America