1. Transformations in China, Japan, and Latin America

2. 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

4. 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

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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

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