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What event in the 19th Century led to the freeing of 50,000 Negro slaves?
What event in the 19th Century led to the freeing of 50,000 Negro slaves?
Which country overthrew the rule of the British Empire and rejected the British Monarch during the 19th Century?
Which country overthrew the rule of the British Empire and rejected the British Monarch during the 19th Century?
Who established a puppet government in Mexico during the 19th Century?
Who established a puppet government in Mexico during the 19th Century?
Which Asian country isolated itself from Europeans to avoid conversion to Christianity?
Which Asian country isolated itself from Europeans to avoid conversion to Christianity?
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What treaty provided an opening for Americans to do trade with Japan in the 19th Century?
What treaty provided an opening for Americans to do trade with Japan in the 19th Century?
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Which Latin American country was controlled by France through a puppet government in the 19th Century?
Which Latin American country was controlled by France through a puppet government in the 19th Century?
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Which powerful nation fought back against French invaders in Latin America with the support of the United States of America?
Which powerful nation fought back against French invaders in Latin America with the support of the United States of America?
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Study Notes
19th Century Events
- The American Civil War led to the liberation of approximately 50,000 enslaved African Americans due to the conflict and subsequent policies like the Emancipation Proclamation.
- Haiti successfully overthrew colonial rule against the British Empire, establishing independence from the British Monarch in the early 19th century.
International Relations and Conflicts
- Maximilian I of Austria established a puppet government in Mexico, supported by French forces during the late 19th century.
- Japan entered a period of isolation known as Sakoku, intentionally limiting European influence to prevent the spread of Christianity.
Significant Treaties
- The Treaty of Kanagawa, signed in 1854, opened Japan to American trade, ending its isolationist policies.
French Influence in Latin America
- The Dominican Republic was under French control through a puppet government in the 19th century, illustrating foreign intervention in the region.
- The United States supported Mexico in its resistance against French invaders, particularly during the conflict involving Maximilian I’s regime.
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Explore key events and themes of the 19th century, including the Age of Enlightenment, technological advancements, the rise of powerful nations, the United States' independence from the British Empire, the Civil War, slavery, and the Emancipation Proclamation. Discover how Latin America was influenced by colonial powers like Portugal and Spain, facing issues such as underdevelopment, discrimination, and slavery.
