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American Imperialism
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US purchase Alaska from Russia
US Secretary of State William Seward purchased Alaska from Russia for 7.2 million dollars. -
Publication of the de Lome letter
Cuban revolutionists intercepted a letter remarking De Lome's unflatering remarks about McKinley. -
USS Maine sinks
After entering the Havana harbor, the USS Maine ship blow up. -
Spanish American War
The Spanish American War was a war with Spain and America that started with the explosion of the USS Maine. -
Battle of Kettle Hill
The most significant battle since it was the only battle that involved all buffalo soldier regiments. -
US Annexes Hawaii
The United States annexed Hawaii after the joint resolution passed. -
Platt Amendment
The Platt Amendment was introduced by senator Orville H. Platt as a law to limit Cuba's to make peace with other nations. -
Hay-Herran Treaty
a treaty that gave the United States of Panama Canal and the acquisition of the canal zone. -
Panama Canal is completed
The Panama Canal opened, completed at the cost of $350 million dollars. -
Battle of Manilla
a major battle of the Philippine campaign during the second world war. -
Alaska becomes a state
President Eisenhower signs a proclamation allowing Alaska to become a state. -
Hawaii becomes a state
Hawaii was declared one of the United States.