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Texas Gains Independence
Finally Texas gains it independence from Mexico, but the U.S. still wouldn't recognzie it as apart of the Union. -
Beginning of Mexican-American War
Mexican soldiers attacked American soldies; killing about a dozen. -
Purchase of Alaska
Purchased from the Russians, Alaska was oficially apart of the United States. -
Sugar Trade w/ Hawaii
A deal was struck between American and Hawaii to trade sugar, duty-free. -
Constitution in Hawaii
King Kalakaua was forced into signing a constitution that gave some of his rights to the people. -
Alfred Thayer Mahan Publishes Book
Mahan published his book, "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History." -
The Anglo-Japanese Treaty of Commerce and Navigation
Signed by Britain and Japan, this treaty ended the unfair legalizations and the system of extraterritoriality going on in Japan. -
Economic Depression in Cuba
Falling sugar and tobacco prices led to an economic depression in Cuba resulting in another citizen revolt. -
Cause of The Spanish-American War
Cuban colonists revolted against the Spanish who currently controlled their land. -
U.S.S. Maine Sinks
The U.S.S. Maine was sent out to Cuba after riots broke in Havana, and ended up sinking. -
Pre Spanish-American War
President McKinley sent a message to Congress stating that he favored American intervention in Cuba. -
Start of Spanish-American War
Finally, U.S. Congress declared war on Spain. -
First Battle of The Spanish-American War
U.S. Asiatic Squadron under Commodore George Dewey, sunk and destroyed the Spanish Pacific fleet at Manila Bay. -
Roosevelt Leads "Rough Riders"
Roosevelt resigned his prestigious position in the Naval Department to lead the group known as "The Rough Riders" up San Juan Hill. -
America Expands To Hawaii
America annexed the islands of Hawaii for their sugar planters. -
Treaty of Paris
This treaty oficially ended the Spanish-American War, resulting in Spain's recognition of Cuba's independence and America's gains in land such as Puerto Rico, the Phillipines, and Guam. -
Start of Phillipine-American War
American forces and Filipino nationalists broke out into a fight resulting in Emilio Aguinaldo leaving the nationalists to gain indepedence. -
Open Door Policy
John Hay, Secretary of State, asked European leaders for an Open Door Policy w/ China to allow all nations trade with the country. -
The Boxer Rebellion
Led by a Chinese secret organization, the boxer rebellion was an uprising in China to oppose the spread of Japanese and Western influence. -
End of Phillipine American War
President Roosevelt granted an offical pardon, ending the war. -
Beginning of Panama Canal
Even though opposed by the Columbians, the United States bought the rights to build the Panama Canal. -
Roosevelt Corollary
Roosevelt stated that the United States could intervene in the Western Hemisphere if felt threatened. -
Roosevelt Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
Roosevelt was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his mediation between the Japanese and Russians during the Russo-Japanese War of 1904. -
Dollar Diplomacy
The Dollar Diplomacy stated that American investment abroard would be beneficial because it would ensure stability and good relationships between the U.S. and foreign nations. -
Assasination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Ferdinand was assasinated by British nationalists, iniating WW1. -
Austria-Hungary Declares War on Serbia
After the assasination of the Archduke, Austira-Hungary declared war on Serbia, starting the first war of WW1. -
U.S. Declares Neutrality
President Wilson issued an official proclamation of American neutrality in WW1. -
Completion of the Panama Canal
Completion of the Panama Canal meant easier trade for American business. -
Sinking of Lusitania
The ship was sunken by a German submarine that struck it with a torpedo. -
Zimmerman Note
The Zimerman note was a proposition from Germany to Mexico urging them to be alliances which resulted in the United States entering WW1. -
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Germany declared that the area around the British Isles would be considered war zones, meaning if any ship entered, they would be shot down. -
14 Point Plan
Woodrow Wilson's plan for wold peace that would be used for negotiations during WW1. -
Red Scare
The Red Scare was about worker revolution and political radicalism.
