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Explosion of the USS Maine
A massive explosion that sunk the battleship USS Maine in Cuba's Havana harbor, killing American crew members aboard. The USS Maine is one of the first American battleships,weighing more than 6,000 tons and costed more than $2 million. -
Teller Amendment
U.S. victory in the war produced a peace treaty that compelled the Spanish to drop their claims on Cuba. -
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Spanish American War
The Spanish American War resulted in the U.S gaining control of Cuba, Puerto Rico in the Caribbean and The Philippines & Guam in the Pacific. -
Battle of San Juan Hill
Theodore Roosevelt led the Rough Riders to victory during the Spanish- American War by defeating outnumbered Spanish forces at San Juan Hill. -
Annexation of Hawaii
Hawaii played an important role in the U.S. economy by providing as a refueling station for American ships. American settlers also used Hawaii to build sugar and pineapple plantations. -
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Annexation of the Philippines
The Spanish-American war involved the United States fighting Spain for control of Cuba. Afterwards, The United States gained control of the Philippines and inhabited Guam & Puerto Rico. -
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Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion involved the Chinese opposing western influence by killing foreigners living in China. -
Roosevelt Corollary
Roosevelt Corollary was a warning to Europe to not intervene in Latin America. -
Opening of the Panama Canal
Panama allowed the U.S to build the Canal because Roosevelt promised Panamanians independence.