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Imperialism
This is the time period in which America showed its power to the world. -
Expanding Overseas
America tries to buy Cuba from Spain, but Spain doesn't sell. -
Ten Cuban Years
Cuba revolts against its spanish rulers. It fails. -
Buying New Land
America purchases Alaska for $7.2 million. -
The Ten Years End
Cuba ends the Ten Years War. In 1879, a new war would dawn. They failed. -
Before It Gets Bombed...
America sets up Naval presence in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. -
Mckinley's Short Presidency
John Mckinley is elected as President of the United States. -
The Maine Sinks
The U.S.S. Maine explodes near Havana harbor. -
War Strikes America Again!
America declares war on Spain following the unexplained sinking of The Maine. -
A New Territory for America
America gains Hawaii as a territory. -
Cease Fire, Soldiers!
America and Spain agree to stop fighting, AKA a cease-fire. -
Filipino Revolution
Filipinos revolt against America's occupation. -
Treaty
America signs a treaty with Spain. They are now allies. -
New Doors Open
America begins its "Open Door Policy" with China. -
A New Era Dawns
Theodore Roosevelt becomes President of the United States. -
Panama's Independence
Panama declares its independence from Colombia with U.S. support. -
The Construction of Greatness
America starts construction on the Panama Canal. -
Another President Steps into Office
William Taft becomes president after the election of 1808. -
Dollar Diplomacy and Nicaraguan Revolt
American soldiers are sent into Nicaragua. Nicaragua revolts against its president, Adolfo Diaz. -
Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson becomes the next President of the United States. He would later give the first State of the Union Address since Thomas Jefferson stopped this tradition. He would also hold the first presidential press conference. -
A New Path Finally Opens
The Panama Canal opens after years of construction. -
Puerto Americans
A new act gives Puerto Ricans citizenship of America. -
America Loses Land
America gives the Phillipines its independence, ironically on America's independence day. -
A New State
Alaska becomes the 59th state of America. -
The Most Recent State
Hawaii becomes the 50th and most recently added state of the United States of America.
