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Alfred Thayer Mahan publishes 'The Influence of Sea Power upon History.'
Captain Mahan argued that control of the sea was the key to world dominance. -
An argument between Canada and the United States over seal hunting near the Pribolif Islands off the coast of Alaska was resolved by arbitration.
This showed the American's willingness to risk war over such minor disputes. -
White planter revolt in Hawaii.
The revolt against Hawaiian queen Liliuokalani was a success. -
Cuba struggles for independence from Spain.
The popularity for U.S. intervention in Cuba rose due to Spain's brutally repressive measures to halt the rebellion shown in U.S. newspapers. -
Hawaii is annexed.
With the annexation of the Philippines, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico in 1898, the United States became an imperial power. -
The unexplained sinking of the USS Maine.
Sparked the beginning of the Spanish-American War. -
Spain declares war on the United States.
A day later the United States declares war on Spain, marking the beginning of the Spanish-American War. -
Spain announced an armistice and sped up its program to grant Cuba limited powers of self-government.
This created tension between Spain and the U.S., causing the U.S. to demand the withdrawl of Spain's armed forces in Cuba, leading up to the Spanish-American War. -
George Dewey led a U.S. navy squadron into Manila Bay in the Philippines.
They destroyed the anchored Spanish fleet. -
Pascual Cervera led his squadron out of Santiago and tried to escape Shafter's fleet.
This led to Santiago surrendering to Shafter's army. -
Santiago harbor in Cuba surrenders to General William Shafter.
This surrender effectively end the Spanish-American War. -
The Treaty of Paris is signed.
This marks the end of the Spanish-American War. -
Hays dispatches a communication known as the Open Door note to all of the great powers.
This note urged the great powers to announce that they would respect certain Chinese rights and the ideal of fair competition. -
American forces and Filipino nationalists led by Emilio Aguinaldo and American forces began fighting.
This led to the beginning of the Philippine-American War. -
Hawaii recieves full territorial status.
It granted Hawaiian residents U.S. citizenship. -
Boxer Rebellion in China.
More than two hundred foreigners and thousands of Chinese Christians were murdered by this superpatriotic group. -
The Philippine-American War was declared over by President Theodore Roosevelt.
This led to the independence of the Pilippines in 1946. -
Theodore Roosevelt helps Panama secede from Columbia.
Using his "Big Stick Diplomacy," Rooselvelt helps Panama secede from Columbia to begin the construction of the Panama Canal. -
Theodore Roosevelt led negotiations to end the Russo-Japanese War.
Roosevelt used his "Big Stick Diplomacy" to help end the Russo-Japanese War. -
Construction of the Panama Canal begins.
This links the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans on either side of Panama. -
Secretary of State Philander C. Knox proposed that a group of American and foreign bankers buy the Manchurian railroads and then turn them over to China.
This was an example of President Taft's "dollar diplomacy." -
Mexican revolution takes an ugly turn.
This caused a massive migration of Mexicans to the United States. -
Construction of the Panama Canal ends.
It expanded global trade routes in the 20th century. -
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated.
Sparked the beginning of World War I. -
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.
Within a week, Russia, France, Great Britain, and Serbia had lined up against Austria-Hungary and Germany, beginning World War I. -
First Battle of Marne.
This is the first battle of World War I, where French and British armies confronted the German army. -
The Mexican bandit "Pancho" Villa and his men killed American mining engineers.
Villa and his followers hoped to provoke a war between U.S. President Wilson and Mexican President Carranza. -
The Battle of Jutland.
It was the biggest naval battle of World War I. -
The Second Battle of Marne.
The Allies gain the advantage in World War I. -
Germany was forced to seek an armistice.
This was the end of World War I. -
The "Red Scare" begins.
It results in a nationwide crusade against left-wingers whose Americanism was questionable. -
The Treaty of Versailles is signed.
This officially ends World War I. -
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor.
Sparked the beginning of America's involvement in World War II.
