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Seward's Folly
This is the name given to the Alaska purchase from Russia for 7 million dollars. -
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American Imperialism
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Sinking of the Maine
The U.S.S Maine was sunken in Havana Harbor, journalist made it seem to be a sabotage by Spain and spike ideas of war. -
McKinley Tariff
This placed a tax on all foreign goods. -
Spanish-American War
This was short war between the U.S and Spain for Cuba, the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico. -
Teller Amendment
This amendment said the U.S would not establish permanent control on Cuba -
Treaty of Paris 1898
This was the treaty between the U.S and Spain. The U.S would give Spain 20 million dollars and Spain will hand over Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines -
Annexation of Hawaii
The annexation of Hawaii by the U.S that extended U.S territory and also expanded economic opportunities. -
Open Door Note
This was a U.S proposition in China that made trade equal all over China. -
Boxer's Rebellion
This was an anti-imperialist movement to remove all foreign countries from China through violent means. -
Annexation of Philippines
The U.S gained territories from the Philippines when they helped defeat the Spanish for their freedom -
Platt Amendment
This amendment meant the U.S would make Cuba a protectorate nation(limited sovereignty). -
Hay-Benau-Varilla Treaty
This made the construction of the Panama Canal official, connection the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean. -
Roosevelt Corollary
This was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine which added that the U.S would use force if Europe got involved in the Western Hemisphere. -
Great White Fleet
This was an event done by Roosevelt to go around the globe to show the U.S's Navy superiority -
Dollar Diplmoacy
This was a policy meant to influence Latins through economy rather than military force.