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Monroe Doctrine
The U.S. was not going to tolerate dictatorships in Europe. -
United States purchases Alaska from Russia
The U.S. buys Alaska from Russia for 7.2 million dollars. -
Midway Islands annexed by U.S.
The U.S. acquires the Midway Islands. -
U.S. tariffs cause Hawaiian Sugar Cane prices to rise
The U.S. institutes tarifs on Hawaiian Sugar Canes causing prices to be raised. -
Grover Cleveland elected President (2nd time)
President Grover Cleveland is elected for the second time, after leaving office. -
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American Economic Depression of 1893
America enters its first great economic depression. -
Cuban separatists revolt against Spanish rule
Cubans revolt against their Spanish rulers. -
Spain institutes reconcentration on Cubans
Spain sends thousands of Cubans into concentration camps. -
Philippine (Filipino) Rebels revolt against Spain
Filipino rebels revolt against Spanish rule, like the Cubans. -
President McKinley elected to First term
William McKinley is elected into office. -
President McKinley sends USS Maine to Havana with Spain's permission
McKinley sends a U.S. warship to Havana with the permission of Spain. -
De Lôme Letter
De Lôme’s letter is found by Cuban rebels and his views on McKinley are revealed. -
U.S. annexes Hawaii
America brings Hawaii into the country. -
Spanish-American War begin
The war between Spain and America begins. -
U.S. captures Philippines from Spain
During the Spanish American war, the U.S. captures the Philippines from Spain. -
Teller Amendment passed
It says that the U.S. does not want to occupy Cuba. -
Equiano Aguinaldo captured by U.S. forces in Philippines
A Filipino rebel leader, is captured by U.S. forces. -
China divided into "spheres of influence”
European countries control parts of Chinese markets. -
Foraker Act
It established civilian law in Puerto Rico -
Open Door Policy
Everyone is allowed to trade with China. -
Boxer Rebellion in China
Chinese citizens rebel over foreign control of their country. -
President McKinley re-elected to Second Term
William McKinley was re-elected for his second term in office. -
Platt Amendment
It told U.S. troops to withdraw from Cuba. -
Theodore Roosevelt becomes President
T.R. becomes president after McKinley is assassinated. -
Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty
Agreement between America and Cuba granting the U.S. exclusive canal rights. -
Roosevelt Corollary
A change in U.S. foreign policy by Teddy Roosevelt.
