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Monroe Doctrine
It stated that further efforts by European nations to colonize land or interfere with states in North or South America would be viewed as acts of aggression, requiring U.S. intervention. -
Opium Wars
They involved Chinese disputes over British trade in China and China's sovereignty. They were 1839- 1842. 69 people were killed and 451 were wounded. -
Suez Canal Built
The construction began on September 25, 1850 and was finished on November 17, 1869. It connects the Mediteranean Sea to the Red Sea. -
East India Company
Starting as a monopolistic trading body, the company became involved in politics and acted as an agent of British imperialism in India from the early 18th century to the mid-19th century. The company was formed to share in the East Indian spice trade. -
Queen Victoria crowned empress of India
In 1877, Benjamin Disraeli, Conservative Prime Minister, had Queen Victoria proclaimed as Empress of India. India was already under crown control after 1858, but this title was a gesture to link the monarchy with the empire further and bind India more closely to Britain. -
Open Door Policy
The policy proposed to keep China open to trade with all countries on an equal basis. It was made becuase the US wanted their businessed to trade with Chinese markets. -
Boer War
The war started on October 11, 1899 and ended May 31, 1902. It was between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland fighting against the South African Republic and the Orange Free State.
