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Monroe Doctrine
The doctrine warns European nations that the United States would not tolerate further colonization or puppet monarchs. -
Matthew C. Perry
He sailed to Japan to open trade between 2 nations. He sailed with 4 vessels. His trip resulted in Japan's first trade with the west. Japan and U.S.A signed Treaty of Kanagawa -
British Raj founded
It helped improve Indias economy such as roads, railways, telegraph lines, canals and schools -
Open door policy
U.S.A created it to open up Chinese trade to all nations. The policy outlined for this trade to be open to all countries on an equal basis. -
Boxer Rebellion
Peasants set siege on European section of Beijing for months.
European soldiers eventually defeated them -
Roosevelt Corollary
Addition to the Monroe Doctrine. The corollary states that the U.S.A will intervene in conflicts between European and Latin American countries to enforce legitimate claims of the European powers. -
Revolution of 1911
Chinese wanted a modern, independent republic. They rebelled against the Qing dynasty and won. Created a democracy
