Becoming a world of Power

By sophia80862

  • The ending of the civil War (May 9th 1865)

    The ending of the civil War (May 9th 1865)
    The North winning the war ended the civil war on May 9th, 1865

  • Annexing Hawaii (January 10, 1898)

    Annexing Hawaii (January 10, 1898)
    This ended the fight between the Natives and American men who wanted to gain control over the Hawaiian Government.

  • The U.S.S Maine exploded (Febuary 15th, 1898)

    The U.S.S Maine exploded (Febuary 15th, 1898)
    This event led to the Spanish American War

  • Battle of Manila Bay ( May 1, 1898)

    Battle of Manila Bay ( May 1, 1898)
    This was the first major battle of the Spanish American War. The U.S won

  • Rough Riders are formed ( May 29, 1898)

    Rough Riders are formed ( May 29, 1898)
    The most famous of units fighting in Cuba. Lead by Theodore Roosevelt. Set off to Cuba

  • Ending of the war (December 10, 1898)

    Ending of the war (December 10, 1898)
    The signing of the Treaty of Paris ended the Spanish- American War.

  • Open door Policy ( July 7, 1899)

    Open door Policy ( July 7, 1899)
    Protection for equal privileges among countries trading with China. John Hay established this so no country could have monopoly on china