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Manifest Destiny
Set the precedence for involvement in the Western Hemisphere
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Spanish American War
An explosion of a U.S.S. Marine in the Havana Harbor in Cuba. Cubans were blamed and U.S. declared war.
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Mexican American War
the U.S. annexed Texas and Mexico challenged. Battles were fought in Texas, and Mexico was invaded.
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Purchase of Alaska
U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. It was able to ridded the continent of another foraging power. -Power -
Midway Islands
A group of islands located in the Western Pacific Ocean. The U.S. conquered and took over these islands. -Power -
Hawaii
There was an annexation of these islands as a result of American missionary and commercial activities. -Profits,Power -
Actions in Japan
Roosevelt went over to Japan with guns and forced them to trade with the U.S.
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Actions in China
China opened trade to U.S. but China faced a threat from Japan. The U.S. was forced out of trade.
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Teller Amendment
Cubans were allowed to have their own freedom in Cuba. -Politics, Power -
Wake Islands
The U.S. annexed these islands to serve as docking points for ships traveling from the West to Japan. -Profit -
American Somoa
It was the territorial divide of the South West. U.S. and Germany split the islands. -Power -
Platt Amendment
the U.S. would end its military occupation in Cuba. IT withdrew military forces from Cuba. -Power -
Roosevelt Corollary
The U.S. has the right to protect its economic interests in South and Central America. -Power, Profits -
U.S Virgin Islands
The U.S. began negotiations with Denmark for this land. The land was sold to the U.S. for $25 million. -Profits, Power