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Queen of Hawaii
Queen Liliuokalani (1838-1917) was the last sovereign of the Kamehameha dynasty, which had ruled a unified Hawaiian kingdom since 1810. Born Lydia Kamakaeha, she became crown princess in 1877, after the death of her youngest brother made her the heir apparent to her elder brother, King Kalakaua. -
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People in Imperialism
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Rough Riders
The most famous of all the units fighting in Cuba, the "Rough Riders" was the name given to the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry under the leadership of Theodore Roosevelt. -
William McKinley
During McKinley's time in office, the US annexed Hawaii and also fought the Spanish-American War. In this war, the US took control (either official or unofficial) over Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines. -
Theodore Roosevelt
Was president September 14, 1901 – March 4, 1909