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Philippine Insuurection
a war between the United States and Filipino revolutionaries from 1899 to 1902. this event is an example of expanding the U.S expandinf outside of its boarders. This event is an example of American Imperilsam because The U.S took over the Philippine country, -
Hay-Buanau-Varilla Treaty
agreement between the United States and Panama granting exclusive canal rights to the United States across the Isthmus of Panama in exchange for financial reimbursement and guarantees of protection to the newly established republic. -
Roosevelt Corollary
a corollary to the Monroe Doctrine that was articulated by President Theodore Roosevelt in his State of the Union address in 1904. This is a example of U.S imperialsm because the United States invaded the island nation, seized its customs houses, and ruled the Dominican Republic as a protectorate until the situation was stablilized. -
US occupation of the Dominican Republic
In 1905 the United States began to administer the Dominican Republic’s customs agency, using it in part to pay off the republic’s European creditors, who had threatened to collect on their debts. This event is an example of American Imperialsm because we are sending troops and military forces to the dominican republic. -
Cuban Intervention
a major American military operation that began in September 1906. After the collapse of President Tomás Estrada Palma's regime, President Theodore Roosevelt ordered an invasion of Cuba and established an occupation that would continue for nearly four years. The goal of the operation was to prevent fighting between the Cubans, to protect North American economic interests, and to hold free elections. -
The Great White Fleet
the popular nickname for the United States Navy battle fleet that completed a circumnavigation of the globe from 16 December 1907 to 22 February 1909 by order of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. -
Panama Canal
The narrow land bridge between North and South America that offers a unique opportunity to create a water passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This is an example of American Imperialsm because the president tried to diminish the influence of European nations within the Western Hemisphere.
