1864

Napoleon III of France installs Archduke Maximilian as Emperor of Mexico on June 10.

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N.A.

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Mexico

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international affairs

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1801-1900

1855

On October 14, former U.S. General William Walker leads a mercenary force of 150 Americans who join with local rebels to conquer Nicaragua. Walker serves as president from July 12, 1856 to May 1, 1857. He legalizes slavery there.

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N.A.

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Nicaragua

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international affairs

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1801-1900

1854

On July 14, Commodore Matthew C. Perry establishes diplomatic relations between the United States and Japan.

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N.A.

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Japan

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international affairs

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1801-1900

1854

The Ostend Manifesto written on October 18, proposes the U.S. seizure of Cuba.

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District of Columbia

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Cuba

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international affairs

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1801-1900

1845-1849

The potato famine in Ireland leads thousands of Irish emigrants to settle in the United States.

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N.A.

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Ireland

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international affairs

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1801-1900

1844

U.S. diplomat Caleb Cushing establishes the Treaty of Wanghia, the first formal agreement between China and the United States, on May 3.

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N.A.

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China

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international affairs

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1801-1900

1833

On August 1, Great Britain abolishes slavery throughout its empire.

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N.A.

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England

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international affairs

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1801-1900

1823

The Monroe Doctrine is proclaimed by President James Monroe in Washington on December 2.

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District of Columbia

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United States

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international affairs

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1801-1900

1807

On March 25, the British Parliament votes to end Great Britain's participation in the international slave trade.

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N.A.

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England

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international affairs

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1801-1900

1804

On January 1, Haiti becomes the second independent republic in the New World.

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N.A.

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Haiti

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international affairs

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1801-1900

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