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Purchase of Alsaka
Alaska was purchased from Russia and added to U.S, territory, contributing to American imperalism. -
The Influence of Sea Power Upon History
Captain Alfred Thayer Mahan's book, which argued control of the sea wa the key to world dominance, helped simulate the naval race among the great powers that gained momentum around the turn of the century. -
White Planter Revolt in Hawaii
American sugar growers revolted against the native Hawaiian monarchy. -
Cubans Revolt Against Spain
Cubans began to rebel against Spain's rule causing the U.S. to intervene and help the Cubans. -
The Explosion of the Maine
The unkown explosion of the Maine launched America to go to war with Spain. -
McKinley Declares War on Spain
Following the accused bombing of the Maine, the U.S. was hungry for war with Spain -
Teller Amendment
An amendment passed that stated the United States would not have full control over Cuba. -
Dewey's Victory at Manila Bay
Along with the victory against the Spanish, this battle allowed America to have a influencing place in the Philippines. -
Santiago Surrenders
Santiago surrenders at Cuba ending war with the Spanish in Cuba. -
Hawaii is Annexed
Hawaii is officially U.S. territory. -
Spanish Sign an Armistice
An armistice is signed ending the war between the United States and Spain. -
Treaty of Paris
This gave Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the United States from Spain. -
Philippines Declares War on America
This started the three-year war between the Philippines and America. -
Open Door Note
A letter written to Western powers in China stating that China was to be respected and have fair competition. -
Boxer Rebellion
A rebellion against all forgien contact that ended in 1901. -
Hawaii Gains Full Territorial Status
Hawaii becomes the 50th state of the U.S. -
Platt Amendment
America's way of putting it's thumb over Cuba and having power in Cuba. -
Philippine-American War Ends
The war between American and the Philippines ends with U.S. victory. -
Panama Revolts Against Columbia
WIth the help of the U.S, Panama goes to war with Columbia to gain it's indepence. -
Construction of Panama Canel Begins
Constructition begins with U.S, taking over to create a easier was to get to the Pacific -
Gentlemen's Agreement with Japan
Stated that Japan would deny laborers from entering America. -
Deal to Buy Manchurian Railroads
U.S. deal to buy Manchurian railroads from Japan and Russia and return them to Chinese control. -
Mexican Revolution
Mexican Revolution happens sending many people to America. -
Carranza takes over Mexico
Carranza takes power in Mexico. -
Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated
Started World War I. -
Austria-Hungary Declares War On Serbia
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia officially starting WWI. -
Constuction of Panama Canal Ends
Construction of Panama Canal ends with U.S. still running the show. -
U-Boats Sink the Lusitania
Germany sinks the Lusitania, a British ship, containing Americans on board. -
Red Scare
The fear of rising communism. -
U.S. Enters WWI
The United States enters World War I under the allies. -
Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points
Woodrow Wilson presents his fourteen point program for world peace. -
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty stating what was to be done following the war and who would take the blame, Germany. -
Armistice is Signed Ending WWI
Germany signs an armistice ending the war.
