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U.S. Expansionism 1898-1919

By b51cguy

  • Sinking of the USS Maine

    Sinking of the USS Maine
    The U.S. ship USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, Cuba. Yellow Journalism was used to exadurate the story and blamed it on Spain which caused the U.S. to declair war on Spain.

  • Spanish American War

    Spanish American War
    War between the U.S. and Spain fought in Cuba and the Philippines. Teddy Roosevelt was the leader of the Rough Riders that helped win the war for the U.S. U.S. gained Guam, Phillipines, & Puerto Rico. The U.S. also started to move into a position as a world power.

  • Panama Canal

    Panama Canal
    Man made waterway that connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Started with Teddy Roosevelt. Shortened the distance to get from the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.