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Treaty of Nanjing
The Treaty of Nanjing was a peace treaty that ended the First Opium War. The First Opium War was between the United Kingdom and the Qing dynasty of China. -
Treaty of Kanagawa
The Treaty of Kanagawa was a treaty with the Japanese government and the United States government, opening the ports of Shimoda and Hakodate to American trade and permitting the establishment of a U.S. consulate in Japan. -
Suez Canal built
The Suez Canal was built to shorten the sailing route from Europe to Asia.The canal links the Mediterranean with the Red Sea. -
Indian National Congress formed
The Indian National Congress was formed to create an outlet for Indians to voice their concerns and express their views. -
Open Door Policy
The Open Door Policy was a statement made by the United States for the protection of equal privileges among countries that were trading with China. -
The Boer War
The Boer War was a war between the British and the Boers and was known was the first modern "total" war. The Boers tried to keep "outsiders" from gaining political rights. -
Panama Canal built
President Theodore Roosevelt wanted to build a canal through Panama in order to ship goods quickly and cheaply between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
