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Stated that America would not accept any more dictatorships in Europe as legitimate.
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They bought it to have access to more natural resources for 7.2 million dollars
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Taken control of after the local government and monarchy were overthrown (with the help of US troops).
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This increase in tariffs on the sugarcane led to an economic disaster in Hawaii that in turn led it in the direction of being a US territory.
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This was significant because he is the first and only president to be re-elected with a gap between their years in office.
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On of a number of shorter depressions that took place before the Great Depression of the 1920’s.
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Came as a result of years of growing tension between native Cubans and their Spanish overlords.
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Spain sends thousands of Cubans who rebelled into concentration camps.
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Insurgents and revolutionaries in the Philippines lead a revolution against Spanish rule.
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Was the 25th president of the United States, and was one of a few presidents who was assassinated.
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This would lead to the occupation of Cuba lasting from 1902 to the 1960’s.
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This letter revealed what the Spanish ambassador to the United States thought of America’s actions in Cuba
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This would be followed by over a half century of territorial status before becoming a state in 1969
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Lasted for less than a year and took place as a result of America and Spain’s actions in the territories of Cuba and the Philippines.
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Later gained their independence following the Second World War
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Stated that America would help Cuba gain independence and then withdraw their troops from the Island
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This event outraged the Republic of the Philippines and led to a war between them and America lasting for three years.
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This is when China was essentially separated into different sections where different European powers had influence on different parts of the country.
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Related to trade with China and called from equal privileges and protections for everyone involved.
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A violent campaign started by the Chinese to drive out all foreigners.
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McKinley was the first new president of the 20th century.
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Established a citizen’s government on the island of Puerto Rico
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Known for his liberal policies, hard stance on business and the environment, and use of the “Bully Pulpit”
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Gave seven conditions that would have to be met for American troops to be fully withdrawn from Cuba.
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Treaty giving America full rights and control over the Panama Canal Zone.
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An addition to the Monroe Doctrine stating that America would involve itself in conflicts between European powers and Latin American countries.
