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A constitution in Japan establishes a measure of bicameral government, although the powers of the emperor, such as making war, are carefully delineated.
Menelik II becomes the king of Ethiopia; he expands Ethiopian territory, establishes Addis Ababa as the capital, and modernizes government functions.
22 April Land in Oklahoma is opened to settlement, leading to the formation of the territory (it will become a state in 1907). Twelve other western states are brought into the union by 1912, the last of this group being Utah.
16 November Pedro II is forced into exile, and the first Republic of Brazil is founded.
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