Corea was formally annexed by Japan.
China began establishing representative assemblies in each province, also a National Senate, in preparation for an elective government. Tumultuous demands made for a Constitution.
1911. Widespread use of automobiles seemed to establish an Automobile Age; unprecedented records of speed made. See "MAN'S FASTEST MILE," XXI, 73.
The Woman Suffrage movement gained a most important step by its victory in California. See "WOMAN SUFFRAGE," XXI, 156.
A Canadian movement for trade reciprocity with the United States led to suggestions of annexation and was then vehemently rejected.
Renewed persecution of the Jews in Russia led the United States to abrogate her long-standing Russian treaties.
In Mexico President Diaz was overthrown by a revolution headed by
Francisco Madero. See "THE FALL OF DIAZ," XXI, 96.
In England the Liberals took almost all power from the House of Lords.
See "FALL OF THE ENGLISH HOUSE OF LORDS," XXI, 113.
Germany made Alsace-Lorraine a State of the Empire, partly self-governing.
A French protectorate was established over Morocco; Germany objected and war came very close. See "MILITARISM," XXI, 186.