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Unit 7
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Alfred Thayer Mahan- The Influence of Sea Power upon History: 1660–1783
No exact date, just 1890. His book influenced political leaders and convinced them to keep a strong naval presence in conflicts against Spain. -
Klondike Gold Rush
Between 1896 and 1899, the Klondike Gold Rush in Alaska brought many people to Alaska in search of gold, helping to populate the future state more. -
Sinking of the Maine
An internal explosion of the USS Maine was percieved as a Spanish attack, creating reasoning in the eyes of Americans for war. -
Dupuy du Lome's letter to McKinley
Du Lome sent a letter to McKinley criticizing him. The letter was published, creating American resentment of the Spanish. -
Roosevelt and Dewey's preparations
Roosevelt orders Commodore Dewey to take his fleet to the Philippines to be ready to attack in the event of war. -
The Teller Amendment
This amendment said that the US would not take over Cuba, but only help it/make profits, while leaving its government be. -
The Spanish-American War Starts
The US begins its fight for the aquisition of Spanish territory. -
Manila Bay Attack
George Dewey led a naval attack on Manila Bay in the Philippines, a success and the beginning of US occupation in the Philippines. -
Battle of Santiago
Naval battle that destroyed the Spanish fleet in the Caribbean. -
Annexation of Hawaii
Hawaii became a US territory and provided a midpoint in the Pacific as well as other natural resources. -
US Army takes over Manilla
After Spain called for an armistice the day before, US troops moved in to capture Manilla, creating a US foothold in the area, -
Treaty of Paris Signed
End of the Spanish-American War. Spain gives up Cuba, Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico. -
Philippine-American War
Emilio Aguinaldo began an uprising in the Philippines against US occupation, creating opposition to American imperialism. -
Guerilla Warfare in the Philippines
Filipino resistance couldn't match the skill of the US, so they resulted to Guerilla warfare. The style of warfare began to show signs of effectiveness. -
Big Stick- Platt Amendment
Gave Cuba some freedom, but gave the US a great deal of power over Cuba. Cuba could not have intervention with other countries other than the US. This created tensions between the US and Cuba. -
Panama Canal Project Began
Beginning of the actual preparations of the Panama Canal, was only possible after US negotiations in Panama. Added US influence in the area. -
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt used his Big Stick diplomacy to gain advantages for the US in foreign areas by creating peace while keeping a strong military presence. -
Dole Pineapple Company
In 1907, James Dole created the Hawaiian Dole Pineapple company, further commercializing Hawaii. -
Dollar Diplomacy
Taft and Knox invested in other countries under the false idea of helping the countries' economies, but they were really creating a financial hold in the countries for the US -
Mexican President Madero's murder
After Madero was assassinated, his killer, Huerta, became the new president of Mexico. The US did not support him. -
Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
The Austro-Hungarian Archduke's assassination began WWI. -
Panama Canal Finished
Allowed for quicker travel through the Americas and added American influence in South/Central America. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
Americans were killed, and German U-boat warfare became unrestricted, which eventually let the US to enter WWI. -
US sends aid to Carranza
Carranza is trying to stop Huerto and Pancho Villa, so the US sends troops to help, again adding influence to Mexico and creating tension. -
The Zimmerman Telegram
The British intercepted and decoded a German telegram to Mexico asking for aid against the US. The British held off telling the US for secrecy against the Germans, but eventually told them to ask for help. This led to the US entering WWI and inspired popular interest/support in the war. -
The US enters WWI
After German U-boat attacks, the Zimmerman Telegram, and US popular belief agreed, Wilson formally declared war on Germany and entered WWI. This aid greatly helped the Allies. -
Wilson's 14 Points
Wilson appealed to Congress for war by laying out his plans for the war and eventual peace, including the League of Nations. -
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty which made peace negotiations, ending WWI. -
Creation of the League of Nations
Created a peacful organization after WWI for negotiations and alliances. -
Chinese Nationalist Capitol
Chinese nationalists formed a new Chinese government, the Republic of China. -
Manchuria
In 1931, the Japanese staged an explosion in Chinese Manchuria in an attempt to take control of the area. The League of Nations found them out and Japan left the LoN. -
The Red Scare
In the 40's and 50's, American propaganda created hysteria over communism to create negative opinions about the Soviets. -
Pearl Harbor is Attacked by Japan
America enters WWII officially after this attack. -
Japan- Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The US dropped two atom bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, one on each city. These attacks effectively ended the war in the pacific.
