America and the World By brookss Period: Feb 9, 1898 to Nov 19, 1920 America Imperialism Feb 15, 1898 Spanish American War the battleship USS Maine was blown up in Havana Habour that began the Spanish American War Feb 6, 1899 The U.S. Annexes the Philippines The U.S. votes to annex the Philippines Jan 1, 1904 Theodore Roosevelt states his corollary to the Monroe Doctrine "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stock" Jan 8, 1910 The Mexican Revolution Mexican Revolution begins Aug 15, 1915 Panama Canal Completed the Panama Canal
