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Annexation of Hawaii
Annexation of Hawaii, 1898. America's annexation of Hawaii in 1898 extended U.S. territory into the Pacific and highlighted resulted from economic integration and the rise of the United States as a Pacific power. -
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Cuba
Cuba is one of many countries that has been affected by what some call United States imperialism. Third World Traveller explains that due to the history of trade relations between the United States and Cuba, most Cubans regard the United States as a heavily imperialistic country. The History Channel connects the current relationship between Cuba and American imperialism to the Bay of Pigs. -
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Philippines American War
The Philippine American War caused by the United State’s forceful and violent presence led to widespread casualties and destruction of life as the aboriginals knew it. However, the Filipinos waged war upon discovering that the US intended to impose colonial rule on their newly acquired territory. -
Guam
Guam came under US control after the Spanish American War. Guam was a stopping point for US ships sailing to and from the Philippines. In July 21, 1944, the US fought the Battle of Guam and recaptured Guam from the Japanese. After this war, Guam became a territory of the US.
