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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 7.2million. -
USS Maine sinks
A navy ship that sunk that contributed to the start of the Spanish American War -
Publication of the de Lome Letter
De Lome's unflattering remarks about McKinley helped duel the this country's aggressive, war like foreign policy. -
Spanish American War
Us beats Spain and acquires control over Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines -
Battle of Kettle hill
United States forces defeated greatly outnumbered Spanish forces at San Juan Hill and Kettle Hill. -
US Annexes Hawaii
The US added Hawaii to the states -
Platt Amendment
Stipulated seven conditions for the withdrawal of United States Troops remaining in Cuba after the Spanish American War. -
Hay-Herran Treaty
An agreement between the US and Panama granting exclusive canal rights to the Unites States across the isthmus of Panama in exchange for financial reimbursement. -
Panama Canal is Completed
When the Panama Canal was completed. -
Battle of Manilla
A major battle of the Philippine campaign during the second world war. -
Alaska Becomes a State
When Alaska became apart of the US -
Hawaii Becomes a State
When Hawaii Became apart of the US