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Sinking Of The U.S.S. Maine
The U.S.S. maine was a battleship that was sent to cuba to protect american businessmen in cuba but later exploded by spain killing many u.s. marines -
Spanish American War
The spanish american war was fought between Spain and the U.S becuase of Cuba's independence. U.S won the war and let Cuba have its independence. -
Acquistion of Hawaii
Extended U.S. territory into the Pacific, marked end of a internal struggle between native Hawaiians and white American businessmen for control of the Hawaiian government. -
Open Door Policy
A communication policy in which the president leaves their office door "open" in order to encourage openness and transparency with the other countries. The protection of equal privileges among countries trading with China and in support of Chinese territorial -
Panama Canal
The Panama Canal connected the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The United States built it from 1904 to 1914 on territory leased from Panama. -
Roosevelt Corallary
Was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine articulated by President Theodore. The corollary stated that not only were the nations of the Western Hemisphere not open to colonization by European powers, but that the United States had the responsibility to preserve order and protect life and property in those countries. -
Dollar Diplomacy
the effort of the United States particularly during President William Howard Taft's term to further its aims in Latin America and East Asia through use of its economic power by guaranteeing loans made to foreign countries.