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Becoming a World Power
A time where America was starting to become a powerhouse for industrialization and for expansion. This is a time period when America is starting to gain more territories and get in more confrontations with other countries. -
Purchase of Alaska
America bought Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million dollars, which enabled America to further it’s territorial reach up north, as well as angering some Americans because they thought Alaska was pointless. (Pg. 410) -
Spanish-American War(Cuban Revolt)
Large investments in Cuban sugars were endanger by the Spanish misrule of Cuba, due to the Monroe Doctrine, the United States had justification to go to war with Spain. The Cuban Revolt was where Spain sent General Weyler to control it, yet instead massacred tens or thousands of civilians. (Pg. 412-413) -
Annexation of Hawaii
This was very important because President Cleveland opposed imperialism, but due tot he war in the Philippines it gave Congress the ability to just annex Hawaii so that they can focus on the war. This was huge because the U.S. had a midpoint from the Philippines and the U.S. (pg. 414-415) -
Revolution in Panama(Building the Canal)
The U.S. was frustrated with Columbia over control of the isthmus and its refusal to agree to U.S. terms for digging the canal. Roosevelt then helped Panama revolt for their independence and won without bloodshed. The U.S. then took control of the Panama Canal and the construction, but later they paid Columbia fro the indemnity and returned the canal poverty to the control of the Republic of Panama. (Pg. 418) -
Russo-Japanese War(Treaty)
A war between Russia and Japan that was settled by Roosevelt in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This treaty allowed for the U.S. to be politically evolved in other countries as well as making bonds with countries for later economic solutions. (Pg. 419) -
“Gentlemen’s Agreement”
Japanese would restrict emigration to the U.S. and in compensation Roosevelt made California repeal its discriminatory laws. This enabled America and Japan to grow closer so that their relationship could be useful in problems in the future. (Pg. 419) -
Poncho Villa and the U.S. Expeditionary Force
A band of rebels following Poncho Villa led raids along the border between Mexico and the U.S., President Wilson then let General Pershing and an “expeditionary force” to pursue Villa. The Mexican President Carranza protested the American presence in Mexico, which then almost lead to a possible World War. (Pg. 423)
