-
The Purchase of Alaska
William Seward purchased Alaska from Russia. Which was arranged before the decision was made. -
The retirement of William Swer
Seward continued to persue his new territory. He also concidered acquiring the Hawaiian Islands before he retired. -
Pressuring of Hawaii
U. S. leaders understood the value of the Hawaiian islands, which resulted in the pressuring of the ability to allow a U. S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, which was the kingdom's best port. -
New Leader of Hawaii
Queen Loliuokalani became the leader of Hawaii. She believed that the planters had to much influence, which resulted in the want to reduce their power. -
American Planters
American planters became annoyed with the threats to their political and economic interests. As a result, they staged a revolt. -
President Received a Planers Request
President Benjamin Harrison received a planters' requiest, which was approved. He then sent a treaty to the Senate. -
The Annexing of Hawaii
Because the Senate, Grover Cleveland became president. He did not get to approve of the planters' actions, which resulted in the withdrawel of the treaty. Hawaii would not get annexed until 1898. -
New President
President McKinley was assassinated. Which resulted in Theordore Roosevelt becoming president. -
Panama Canal was Able to be Used
U. S. wanted a faster route to The Philippines. So they asked to pass through the Panama Canal. -
Theodore Roosevelt is Elected President
Theodore Roosevelt is elected president. He summed up his foreign policy toward the region with "Speak softly, but carry a big stick."
