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American Imperialism
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Purchase of Alaska
Secretary of State William Seward purchases Alaska for $7.8 million. -
De Lome Letter
A letter from a Spanish Ambassador was seized and published that enraged the public -
USS Maine Sinking
An unknown explosion sank the USS Maine in the Havana, Cuba Harbor -
Start of the Spanish-American War
US declared war against Spain due to the sinking of the USS Maine -
Battle of Kettle Hill
The victory in this battle was important because it was the only one to involve all four buffalo soldier regiments -
Platt Amendment
It was passed as part of the 1901 Army Appropriations Bill -
Hay-Herran Treaty
This treaty gave the US exclusive canal rights in exchange for financial reimbursement -
Panama Canal Completion
the Panama Canal was finally completed -
Battle of Manila
The victory in this battle led to the final victory the Spanish-American War -
Alaska Becomes A State
Alaska was turned into a state -
Hawaii becomes a State
Hawaii became the first island and tropic US state -
US Annexes Hawaii
the Hawaiian Islands were annexed by the US after the joint resolution was passed