Imperialism timeline

By jcobb11

  • East India Company

    East India Company
    A company the was established by Britian. It was to created to trade in India but would become more than half of the worlds trading.

  • Monroe Doctrine

    Monroe Doctrine
    This document was issued by President James Monroe. It stated that the United States would protect the western hemisphere from European colonizations.

  • Suez Canal Finished

    Suez Canal Finished
    This was a waterway that connected the Mediterranean sea to the red sea at sea level. This was very useful in sea trade because traders didn't have to go around Africa.

  • Open Door Policy

    Open Door Policy
    Initially stated by United States. It said it would protect the Chinese affairs and open trade.

  • Boxer Rebellion

    Boxer Rebellion
    This was a anti-imperialism rebellion in China. The boxers were a group of Chinese that wanted foreigners out of china.

  • Revolution of 1911

    Revolution of 1911
    This was a revolution in China in 1911. It overthrew the imperial dynasty and established a republic.

  • Panama Canal Built

    Panama Canal Built
    This is a 48 mile canal that connectes the Pacific ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. This expedited trade because traders didn't have to go around South America.