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The Boxer Rebellion
an uprising in china by peasants. -
Spanish-American War i
fought in Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philipines -
Teller Amendment
It authorized the use of U.S. military force to establish Cuban independence from Spain -
Annexation of Hawaii
it was clear that Hawaii would become important in certain times -
Panama canal
creation of a trade route between the atlantic and pacific ocean -
Annexation of the Philippines
It was believed among the military that if the US did not annex the islands, then Japan or Germany would take them and control them for their own military and economic advancement. -
McKinley tariff
highest tariff in united states history to date. 49.5% -
Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty
The United States of America and the Republic of Panama being desirous to insure the construction of a ship canal across the Isthmus of Panama to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans -
Roosevelt Corollary
went along with the Monroe doctrine -
The Great White Fleet
a fleet of battleships that were painted white and were sent around the world to patrol U.S. waters -
Dollar Diplomacy
a way to make the U.S. a world power