Imperialism timeline

By Micheal.Gagen
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    Imperialism

  • The Queen

    The Queen
    President Buchanan and Queen Victoria communicate greetings across the new Atlantic cable.

  • Alaska Purchase

    Alaska Purchase
    The U.S. acquires Alaska from Russia

  • naval base

    The U.S. acquires a naval base in Pago Pago, Samoa

  • War

    War
    The Battleship is destroyed in Havana harbor, killing 260 of its people

  • Colombian

    Colombian
    Herran Treaty is signed by the Colombian charge at Washington. 100 year lease on a 10-mile wide strip in the Panamanian province of Colombia.

  • Trading

    Trading
    The Panama Canal is open for shipping.