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Monroe Doctrine reflects special US interests in Americas
Many Latin Americans feared that European countries would try to reconquer the new republics. The US feared this as well. In 1823, President James Monroe issued what came to be called the Monroe Doctrine. This document stated that American continents are not to be considered subjects for colonization by any European powers. -
China and Britain clash in the Opium War
In 1839 the Opium War began because Britain was smuggling Opium to even out the tea trade between them and Britian. The war resulted in the Treaty of Nanjing which allowed Britain to trade with China along with letting Britian trade out of the Port of Guangzhou. -
Commodore Perry enters Tokyo Harbor
Japan was in a period of Isolation and the US, along with many other countries, wanted to trade with Japan. President Filmore had Perry take many large ships go to the Harbor of Tokyo with a letter. The Shogun had no choice but to agree to trade with the US. This ended Japans long period of Isolation. -
US wins Spanish American War
After the Spanish-American War, the Spanish and the US made a treaty that gave the US control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines. -
Mexican Revolution begins
The Mexican Revolution began in 1910 and lasted a long time. It was led by revolutionaries including: Francisco Madero, Pancho Villa Emiliano Zapata and many more. Mexico finally reformed a new constituion in 1917 with the help of Madero which they still use today. -
Panama Canal Opens
Because the US helped Panama their independence in 1903, Panama awared the US 10 miles to build a canal. This started the long construction of the Panama Canal. It took the muscle of the US to building this canal. After 10 years, it finally opened in 1914. Large ships from all around the world would use it.
