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Monroe Doctrine reflects special US interests in Americas
The Monroe Doctrine was a policy created by the United States. The Monroe Doctrine stated that if any European tried to colonize the Americas, the United States would view that as aggression and intervene. -
China and Britain clash in the Opium War
The Opium War was caused by the British bringing Opium into China. This drug caused Chinese people to get addicted and the Chinese did not want people to have Opium. -
Commodore Perry enters Tokyo Harbor
Commodore Matthew Perry sails into the Tokyo Harbor with four vessels. Before this, the Japenese refused to talk to Commodore Perry but finally accepted after they felt threatened. -
US wins Spanish American War
This war was fought between the Americans and the Spainards. The result of the US winning won them Spanish colonies such as Cuba and the Phillippines. -
Mexican Revolution begins
The Mexican Revolution was an uprising led by Francisco I. Madero. What started as a revolt, ended as civil war and resulted in Porfirio Díaz losing power and the Mexicans gaining independence. -
Panama Canal Opens
The Panama Canal is 48 miles long. This canal is important because it connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and is key for international trade.
