Transformations in China, Japan, and Latin America

Opium Wars China had little demand for European goods Britain begins trading opium for Chinese goods Opium trade destroys China's economy When China attempts to stop the trade, Britain declares war Britain easily defeats China and imposes a series of unequal treaties

Reactions to Foreign Influence Taiping Rebellion Christian rebellion aimed at improving social conditions Self-Strengthening Movement Blended Chinese traditions with European technology Hundred Days Reforms Radical changes put down by Empress Dowager Cixi The Boxer Rebellion Rebellion against foreign influence in China

Japan Commodore Matthew Perry forces Japan to end its isolation Meiji Restoration Japan modernizes so they can resist European interference Industry is introduced to Japan as well

Japan's Imperialism Needed Raw Materials to fuel industrialization Sino-Japanese War Japan defeats China Russo-Japanese War Japan defeats Russia

Latin America Much of Latin America is under Caudillo Rule (Military Dictators) U.S. Plays an increasing role in the affairs of Latin America Monroe Doctrine forbid Europe from interfering in the Americas Panama Canal makes travel and trade through Latin America easier

Mexican Revolution Caudillo Porfirio Diaz takes power in Mexico Lower classes protested for better wages and land distribution Pancho Villa and Emiliano Zapata build up armies to defeat Diaz

Mexico's New Constitution Diaz steps down and a new Constitution is created Redistributed Land Created minimum wages Expanded education and women's rights