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Monroe Doctrine
This was the date the important document, the Monroe Doctrine was established. -
United States Purchases Alaska from Russia
The United States Purchased Alaska from Russia. -
The Midway Islands annexed by the U.S.
The Midway Islands were essentially “taken” into the United States. -
Tariffs cause Hawaiian sugar price to rise
The tariffs caused an increase in price on Hawaiian sugar. -
Grover Cleveland was elected for his second term.
President Grover Cleveland was elected for his second term. -
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American Economic Depression
This was a huge problem in the American society which led to many problems. -
Cuban separatists revolt against Spanish rule.
The Cubans finally rose up and rose against the form of oppression. -
Spain institutes reconstitution on the Cubans.
This was a problem because they’ve been working against the oppression they’ve faced. -
Filipino rebels revolt against Spain.
Another form of a revolt but this time it is caused by the Filipinos. -
President McKinley elected to First term.
McKinley finally was elected to his first term as the president of the United States. -
President McKinley sends USS Maine to Havana with Spain's permission.
President McKinley sends USS Maine to Havana with Spain's permission. -
De Lôme Letter
A significant document which was finally passed in 1898. -
Spanish-American War began.
The Spanish American war has begun. -
U.S. captures Philippines from Spain.
The United States captured the Philippines without permission, this caused conflict. -
Teller Amendment passed.
The Teller Amendment made may changes and was finally passed in 1898. -
Equiano Aguinaldo captured by U.S. forces in Philippines.
Leader, Equiano was captured by the United States. -
China divided into "spheres of influence”
China was described as “spheres of influence” due to how each section was handling things. -
Foraker Act
The Foraker act was the government being on Puerto rico. -
Open Door Policy
Equality through Chinese trades. -
Boxer Rebellion in China
Burned many churches and caused an outbreak of violence throughout the country. -
President McKinley re-elected to Second Term
McKinney was re-elected. -
Platt Amendment
The Platt Amendment established. -
Theodore Roosevelt becomes President
Theodore was elected as President. -
Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty
The treaty was finally established in 1903. -
Roosevelt Corollary
Roosevelt held all treaties together ensuring no one broke the treaty and went against the rights.
