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Monroe Doctrine
A United States policy that opposed European colonialism in America. -
Midway Islands annexed by the US
Roosevelt places the islands under the control of the Navy. -
United States purchaces Alaska from Russia
We purchased Alaska for 7.2 million. -
U.S. tariffs cause Hawaiian sugar cane prices to rise
The increase in output in countries exporting cane sugar made them rise. -
Grover Cleveland elected president (2nd time)
Only president to leave office for a term and then return for another. -
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American economic depression of 1893
A serious economic depression that produced political upheaval. -
Cuban separatists revolt against Spanish rule
It began with the Ten Years’ War. -
Spain institutes reconcentration on Cubans
Spanish wanted to keep them from providing supplies to the nationalist forces. -
Philippine rebels revolt against Spain
Carried the Filipinos Ronan anticipated war with Spain -
President McKinley elected first term
25th president of the US -
U.S. annexes Hawaii
The Joint resolution passes and the Hawaiian islands were annexed. -
McKinley sends USS Maine to Havana with Spain’s permission
McKinley asked congress for permission to use force in Cuba. -
De Lôme Letter
Reveals de Lomes opinion on the Spanish involvement in Cuba and Mckinleys diplomacy. -
Spanish American war begins
A mysterious explosion sank the battleship USS Maine which started the war. -
U.S. captures Philippines from Spain
The Spanish fleet guarding the Philippines was defeated by the Navy -
Teller Amendment passed
Placed a condition in the US military’s presence in Cuba -
Equiano Aguinaldo captured by US forces in Philippines
After the Spanish defeat, the US refused to recognize Aguilandos government so they declared war. -
China divided into spheres of influence
Each nation ran their own sphere -
Open door policy
Called for protection if equal privileges for all countries trading with China -
Boxer Rebellion in China
Anti Christian uprising in China -
Foraker act
Law that established civilian government on Puerto Roco -
Theodore Roosevelt becomes President
26th president of the US -
Platt Amendment
Limited Cuba’s right to make treaties with other nations -
Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty
Between America and Panama that granted perminant possession of the Panama Canal Zone to the US -
Roosevelt Corollary
An addition to the Monroe Doctrine
