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Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine
The cruiser was sunk od the coast of Cuba. Influenced the United States to wagew war on Spain. -
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Spanish - American War
After the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine Spain declared war on the U.S. ended when the spanish fleets were destroyed. -
Acquisition of Hawaii
Sugar and Pineapple plantations were started by U.S. settlers. Didnt become a state until 1959 -
Open Door Policy
All countries have trading rights with China. Used to open Asian markets in U.S. business -
Roosevelt Corollary
Created by Teddy Roosevelt. Stated that the U.S. would be an international police power. Barred european powers for using force to collect debt in Latin American countries -
Dollar Diplomacy
Started by President Taft. It encouraged investing by American business in Caribbean countries. If countries couldnt pay debt america would send in troops. -
World War I
After the assassination of archduke of Austria - Hungary Franz Ferdinand the web of alliances in Europe brought most of the continent into war -
Failiure of diplomacy
When countries just started declaring war on each other instead of talking things out -
Panama Canal
The U.S. bought a 10 mile strip of land and supported a revolution. It is still used as a transportation and trading hub. -
German Proclomation
Germany warned neutral ships to stay away from the coasts of britain and ireland because it was gonna practice unrestricted submarine warfare -
Sussex Pledge
Promise made by Germany to the U.S that they would give warning before sinking a merchant ship. -
Zimmerman Telegram
The germans promised mexico the territories they lost in the mexican american war if they promised to attack the united states. It was sent to make sure the U.S. stays out of Europe -
Sinking of the Lusitania
A passanger ship sunk by the British Isles believed to be carrying weapons and ammunition. 120 Americans were killed. -
U.S. enters WWI
The United States officialy enters WWI -
Selective Service Act
Every able bodied man within the ages of 21-30 must sign up for military service. -
Espionage Act passed
It made negative criticsm and support for the rival nation illegal, violating the first ammendment -
Alvin York
He single handedly killed 29 german soldiers and captured 132 enemies in the battle of the argonne forest -
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Battle of the Argonne Forest
A final offensive along the western front that included that gave American troops their first action in Europe
