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Monroe Doctrine reflects special US interests in Americas
In 1823, President James Monroe issued what came to be called Monroe Doctrine. This document stated that the American continents are not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers. -
China and Britain clash in the Opium War
This battle between the British and the Chinese were mostly at sea. China's outdated ships were no match for Britains steam-powered gunboats. -
Commodore Perry enters Tokyo Harbor
Commodore Perry took 4 ships into what is now Tokyo Harbor. These massive ships powered by steam shocked the Japanese. They had no choice but to receive Perry and the nletter he had brought. -
US wins Spanish American War
The Spanish American war lasted about four months. U.S. forces launched their first attack on the Philippine Islands. The Spanish were unprepared and lost quickly. -
Mexican Revolution begins
Fransico Madero began the revolution. He believed in democracy and wanted to strengthen its hold on Mexican. Leaders rose in different parts of Mexico and gathered armies. -
Panama Canal Opens
The Panama canal finnaly opened in 1914 controlled by United States. Ships from everywhere began to use it. Latin America was the crossroad of trade.
