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United States becomes a Country!
On July 4th, 1776, the United States becomes a country. This is important because after the US becomes a Country the age of Imperialism can start. The age of Imperialism officially starts in 1898. -
The Alaska Purchase
Alaska became a U.S state on January 3rd, 1959; becoming the 49th state after bought for 7.2 million dollars. This is important because we had purchased this territory from Russia at a super cheap price of 7.2 million that gave us many new resources. Alaska is 665,400 sq. mi. That is 9 cents per square mile. -
Annexation of Hawaii
The US had overthrown the Hawaiian monarch Lukullani, claiming the 109,000 citizens as part of the United States, acquiring it as the 50th state. This is important because it gives us resources closer to Asian countries giving us a military advantage.