U.S. Expansionism:1898-1919

By gilcaceres17

  • Acquisition of Hawaii

    Acquisition of Hawaii
    aroused by the Spanish-American War, the United States annexed Hawaii in 1898 at the urging of President William McKinley. Grover Cleveland was involved.Americans acquired a true foothold in Hawaii as a result of the sugar trade.

  • Panama Canal

    Panama Canal
    Waterway across the Isthmus of Panama. The canal connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The United States built it from 1904 to 1914 on territory leased from Panama. President roosevelt was involved. And It made it possible for the USA to reinforce or combine the Pacific and Atlantic fleets with great ease.