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Monroe Doctrine
The Monroe Doctrine was a foreign policy in the United States that was enforced by President James Monroe. It stated that the U.S. would not interfere in affairs or wars between European powers, the United States would not interfere with existing colonies and their dependencies in the Western Hemisphere, the Western Hemisphere was closed to future colonization, and any attempt by a European power to oppress any nation in the Western Hemisphere would be a hostile act against the U.S. -
Great Trek
The Great Trek was a movement of Dutch-speaking colonists in Southern Africa. They were in search of land that they could establish their own land, independent from British rule. -
Treaty of Kanagawa
Commodore Matthew Galbraith Perry who represented the U.S. government in Tokyo, signed the of Treaty of Kanagawa with the Japanese government. This opened up the ports of Shimoda and Hakodate to American trade and permitted the establishment of a U.S. consulate in Japan. -
Indian National Congress formed
The Indian National Congress was formed in opposition to British rule. It became a pivotal participant in the Indian Independence Movement. -
Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion was an anti-imperialist uprising that took place in China towards the end of the Qing dynasty. It was initiated by the Militia United and was motivated by proto-nationalist sentiments who opposed imperialist expansion. -
Open Door Policy
The Open Door Policy was established to give all nations equal trading rights in China. The United States started it in hope to enhance global trade and to promote China's welfare and sovereignty. -
Roosevelt Corollary
The Roosevelt Corollary was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine that justified the American intervention in the Western Hemisphere.
