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Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor was built on December 6, 1887. It acted as a naval base out in the waters by Hawaii. -
The End of Hawaiin Rule
In the Year of 1891, the Hawaiin queen, Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown with the help of the United States' Marines. -
The Sinking of the USS Maine
The USS Maine sank in the waters of Havannah Harbor on February 15, 1898. -
Battle of Manila Bay
The Battle of Manila Bay occured on May 1, 1898. -
The Rough Riders
On May 1,1898, San Juan Hill was taken by the Rough Riders. -
The Battle of Santiago
The Battle of Santiago occured on July 3, 1898. -
Annexation
Hawaii was annexed on July 7, 1898. -
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was signed on December 10, 1898. -
The Philippines
Philippines declares itself an independant republic. -
Emilio Auginaldo
Emilio Auginaldo was captured in March, 1901. Specific date: Unknown. -
The Panama Canal
The Panama Canal was built on August 15, 1914. -
Puerto Rican Citizenship
Puerto Rico was given US citizenship in 1917. Specific date: Unknown.