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Monroe Doctrine
Warns European nations that the United States wouldn't accept further colonization. This is a widely known policy that occurred in 1823 -
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Opium Wars
The First Opium War ended by the signing of the Treaty of Nanjing in 1842. In the Second Opium War,British forces fought towards legalization of the opium trade and in this movement, France joined the British. -
Treaty Of Nanjing
Peace treaty which ended the First Opium War.It was between the United Kingdom and the Qing dynasty. -
Building of the suez canal
This canal was an idea of Teddy Roosevelts to build it across Panama. This canal took four years longer to build than planned. -
Boer war
War between Great Britain and the South African Republic. Also know and Transvaal war/rebellion -
Berlin Conference
This conference regulated European colonization and trade throughout Africa. Also known as the Congo Conference or West Africa Conference. -
Open Door Policy
The purpose of the policy was to give all nations equal rights when trading with China. This was initiated by the United States.
