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William Seward purchases Alaska.
William Seward purchased Alaska from the Russians. This was an imperialist move in the expansion of America. Source- The Book -
William Seward retires.
In 1869, William Seward retired from his governmental position of Secretary of state. He was Secretary of state for 8 years. Source- The book and http://www.zopfx.com/wordpress/personal-work/william-seward/ -
Queen Liloukalani becomes the leader of Hawaii.
Queen Liloukalani became leader after King Kalakauam died. She was the leader wehn they were annexed by the United States. Source- The Book -
Hawaii stages a revolt against the U.S.
Hawaii was angry with America because we asked them to write a new constitution. They decided to revolt against the U.S. Source - http://www.hawaii-nation.org/soa.html -
U.S.S. Maine sent out to Cuba.
In an effort to control Spain in Cuba, the U.S. sent out the battleship U.S.S. Maine to Havana Bay. It was blown up mysteriously.
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U.S.S. Maine sunk.
At 9:40 in the morning, the U.S.S. Maine exploded mysteriously. Some think it was an underwater mine, others think it was a technical difficulty. We will never know for sure. Source- The Book -
Spanish-American War began.
Spain declared war on the U.S. because of the publicity of them in America's media. The U.S. was angry with them because of the U.S.S. Maine. Source- The Book -
Battle of Manila Bay
The first battle of the Spanish-American War took place on May 1st, 1898. The U.S. won this battle. Source- The Book -
Hawaii annexed by the U.S.
Hawaii was overthrown and became a U.S. territory in 1898. This was part of the effort to expand America. Source- The Book -
Pueto Rico made self-governing.
Puerto Rico was made self-governing by U.S. in 1917. This gave them the right to govern themselves. Source- The Book
