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Monroe Doctrine
United States declared that western and eastern hemisphere's should be run separately and European influence in the Atlantic must be halted -
Opium Wars
Wars fought between China and Britain due to Britain's illegal trading of opium. China was defeated both times and Britain gained more influence over China. -
Sepoy Rebellion
Indian soldiers fought back against the British Indian company after British influence was negatively effecting Indian way of life, rebellion led to tighter control over India by Britain -
British Raj Founded
Established after Indian rebellion, England decided they must directly rule India. Dissolved in 1947 -
Open Door Policy
Series of Policies established by the United States for the protection of equal trading privileges with the world powers in China -
Boxer Rebellion
Rebellion started in China in an effort to drive out all foreign influence http://www.history.com/topics/boxer-rebellion -
Roosevelt Corollary
An extension of the Monroe Doctrine, allowed the United States to use military intervention in Latin America in order to maintain stability within the region