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Influence of Sea Power Upon History
History of naval warfare book published in 1890 by Alfred Thayer Mahan which argued that control of the sea was the key to world dominance. -
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Imperialism
Type of government that seeks to increase its size, either by forcing (through war) or influencing (through politics) other countries to submit to their rule. -
Annexation of Hawaii
1898 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. -
Spanish American War
1898 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. -
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
Artificial waterway in Central America that connects the Atlantic with the Pacific Ocean.
