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Monroe Doctrine reflects special US interests in Americas
The Monroe Doctrine was a speech by James Monroe. The speech was about how the US was against the close association with the Eastern countries and powers. Basically, it was no longer exposed to colonization. -
China and Britain clash in Opium War
The Chinese didn't want foreigners to colonize them and intefere with them. As a result, only one port was open to foreigners. That port was called Guang Zhou. The Chinese excepted to trade with silver. The Chinese wanted one thing that China could not produce, opium. The British were able to grow opium or have access to it, so they British traded opium with China as well as silver. British merchants did not want to cooperate with China's strict trading rules. -
Commodore Perry enters Tokyo Harbor
Commodore Perry entered Tokyo Harbor with 4 vessels. The Chinese were scared of the superior technology. He was important because he created an opening to Japan when Japan was closed from foreigners. Since the Chinese were scared, they excepted letters and opened their communication and trade. -
US wins Spanish American War
When the US won the Spanish American War, it opened up great privelages. the US gained land advantages, as well as economic advantages, Cuba became a trading partner. We also gained countries like Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico. -
Mexican Revolution begins
Under the control of Porifirio Diaz, the government was corrupt, there was severe poverty, the classes separated, and there was tensions in the classes. The Mexican Revolution was constantly changing leaders, and Diaz was one of the worst. -
Panama Canal Opens
The Panama Canal was a very important part in trading. It created a shorter route for trading. Instead of having to go all around Africa, you could just go through the Panama Canal.
