Imperialism

imperialism

  • influence of tse power upon history

    influence of tse power upon history
    a history of naval warfare published in 1890 by Alfred Thayer Mahan.
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    imperialism

    a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
  • annexation of hawaii

    annexation of hawaii
    Dole declared Hawaii an independent republic. Spurred by the nationalism aroused by the Spanish-American War, the United States annexed Hawaii in 1898 at the urging of President William McKinley. Hawaii was made a territory in 1900, and Dole became its first governor.
  • spanish american war

    spanish american war
    DescriptionThe Spanish–American War was an armed conflict between Spain and the United States in 1898.
  • open door policy

    open door policy
    The Open Door Policy is a term in foreign affairs initially used to refer to the United States policy established in the late 19th century and the early 20th century that would allow for a system of trade in China open to all countries equally.
  • panama canal u.s. construction begins

    panama canal u.s. construction begins
    The Panama Canal officially opened on August 15, 1914, although the planned grand ceremony was downgraded due to the outbreak of WWI.