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Beginning of buidling Panama Canal
The building of the Panama Canal was symbolically begun under the direction of French diplomat Ferdinand de Lesseps. -
Alfred Thayer Mahan
Alfred Thayer Mahan published his book The Influence Of Sea Power Upon History, which talked about the importance of naval power as a factor in the rise of the British Empire. -
Overthrow of Hawaii's Government and Queen
On Jan. 17, 1893, Hawaii's monarchy was overthrown when a group of businessmen and sugar planters forced Queen Liliuokalani to abdicate. -
Sino-Japanese War
The First Sino-Japanese War was fought between China and Japan primarily over influence in Korea. After more than six months of unbroken successes by Japanese land and naval forces and the loss of the port of Weihaiwei, the Qing government sued for peace in February 1895. -
Alaska
The Klondike Gold Rush cemented the bond of gold mining and miners with Alaska. -
First battle of Spanish-American War at Manila Bay
In the first battle between Spanish and American Forces, U.S. Commodore Dewey defeats the Spanish fleet at Battle of Manila Bay in the Philippines. -
U.S. forces destroy Spanish Fleet at Santiago Bay, Cuba
The Battle of Santiago was a very important naval battle in the Spanish American War, resulting in the destruction of the Caribbean Squadron in the Spanish Navy. -
U.S. Troops land in Cuba
On June 22, 1898, the first U.S. troops landed on Cuban land. -
U.S. forces defeat the Spanish at the Battle of San Juan Hill
The U.S. Army engaged Spanish forces at San Juan Hill and won. -
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris is signed by representatives from the U.S. and Spain. Under the treaty, the U.S. acquires control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines. -
Protocol of Peace
The Spanish American War comes to a close when Spain agrees to the Protocol of Peace on these U.S. terms: the cession of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Manila in the Philippines to the United States, pending a final peace treaty. -
Hawaii becomes US Territory
After an overthrow of the goverment and a conquest of the territory, the resolution for Hawaii to be annexed easily passed in Congress. -
Spanish Surrender at Santiago
The U.S. victory ended the war, suppressed all Spanish naval resistance in the New World, and enhanced the reputation of the U.S. Navy. -
U.S. Congress declares war on Spain
The U.S.S. Maine explodes and sinks in Havana Harbor in February, 1898 causing President William Mckinley asked Congress to declare war on Spain. -
Open Door Policy with China
An attempt to open international markets and retain the integrity of China as a nation. -
Start of Philippine-American War
Fighting broke out between American forces and Filipino nationalists led by Emilio Aguinaldo who sought independence rather than a change in colonial rulers. -
Boxer Rebellion begins in China
The Boxers of the Boxer Rebellion began a siege of Beijing’s foreign legation district. Qing Empress Dowager Tzu’u Hzi declared a war on all foreign nations with diplomatic ties in China. -
Venezuela Affair
British and German ships blockaded Venezuelan ports to force payment. This action violated the Monroe Doctrine, commencing the "Big Stick Policy." -
Roosevelt Amnesty with Philippines
President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed a general amnesty and the conflict over, although minor uprisings and insurrections against America occured periodically. -
Roosevelt Corollary
It stated that the United States may be forced "in flagrant cases of . . . wrongdoing or impotence, to the exercise of an international police power" in the Caribbean, Central America, or South America, clearly displaying his 'Big Stick Diplomacy" -
U.S. takes Panama Canal
The United States took over construction of the Panama Canal. -
Mexican Revolution Uprisings Begin
Francisco Madero calls for an uprising and Pascual Orozoco launches uprising in Chihuahua. -
Taft's Message to Congress Introducing 'Dollar Diplomacy'
President Taft and his secretary of state to ensure the financial stability of a region while protecting and extending U.S. commercial and financial interests there. -
Archduke Ferdinand's Assassination
Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to Austria-Hungary's throne, and his wife, Sophie, are assassinated by Serbian nationalist. -
First Battle of Marne
The Germans had been moving quicky for Paris when the French planned a surprise attack that began the First Battle of the Marne. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
The sinking of the Lusitania enraged Americans and hastened the United States' entrance into World War I. -
Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun was the longest battle and one of the bloodiest battles of World War I. -
Mexican Constitution
After the Mexican Revolution, Mexican President Carranza proclaims a new Constitution, which promises the restoration of lands to the native people, separation of church and state, and dramatic economic and educational reformation. -
Zimmerman Telegram
Germany sends the secret Zimmerman Telegram to Mexico in an effort to entice Mexico to join the war. -
14 Points
The Fourteen Points was a statement of principles for world peace that was to be used for peace negotiations to end World War I. -
Red Scare Bombing
In the US, the First Red Scare was because of worker/socialist revolution and political radicalism. -
Treaty of Versailles
The details of the Versailles Treaty had been debated and finalized at the Paris Peace Conference, which was on January 18, 1919, about two months after the fighting on the Western Front ended. -
Hawaii becomes a state
a proclamation admitting Hawaii into the Union of the United Sates of America as the 50th state.
