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Influence of Sea Power Upon History
A history of naval warfare published in 1890 by Alfred Thayer Mahan. In which it argued that control of the sea was the key to world dominance -
Annexation of Hawaii
Hawaii was an independent republic monarchy. Spurred by the nationalism aroused by the Spanish-American War, the United States annexed Hawaii in 1898 at the urging of President William McKinley. -
Spanish American War
Military conflict between the U.S. and Spain which resulted in the U.S. gaining temporary control of Cuba and ownership of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines and let known the workd power of the US. -
Open Door Policy
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
Artificial waterway in Central America that connects the Atlantic with the Pacific Ocean.
