Becoming A World Power- Industrial Era to the Spanish-American War

By aysiah98

  • Seward Buys Alaska

    Seward Buys Alaska
    Seward buys Alaska from Russia.

  • Annexation of Hawaii

    Annexation of Hawaii
    Queen Lili'uokalani was overthrown by businessman, led to petition of annexing Hawaii- Hawaii became annexed.

  • Maine Battleship Explodes

    Maine Battleship Explodes
    Spain sunk the U.S.S Maine Battleship in the Havana Harbor.

  • The Start of the Spanish-American War

    The Start of the Spanish-American War
    United States declares war on Spain for sinking the Maine Battleship.

  • Battle of Manila Bay

    Battle of Manila Bay
    George Dewey led the victory at the Battle of Manila Bay.

  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris
    The Treaty of Paris ended the war.

  • Panama Canal is Used

    Panama Canal is Used
    The Panama Canal expanded overseas shipments-connected the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans together.