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U.S. Ultimatum to Chile
A diplomatic crisis between U.S. and Chile. Began with two American sailors being stabbed. The American government supported the forces of the Chilean President. -
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Spanish American War
The Spanish–American War was a conflict between 1895 through 1898. It involved Spain and the United States. It began when Americans intervened in the Cuban War for Independence. -
U.S. Military Invasion and Territorial Acquisition in Puerto Rico
U.S. forces launch their invasion of Puerto Rico, they were able to secure the island. Later they signed an armistice with Spain, -
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Cuba
The Cuban War of Independence was a war Cuba fought against Spain in order to gain their independence. -
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U.S. Interaction in China
Conflict was a cause for an "open door" policy. -
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Open Door Policy
These Open Door Notes aimed to secure international agreement to the U.S. policy of promoting equal opportunity for international trade and commerce in China. -
U.S. Policy towards China
The articulation of the Open Door policy represented the growing American interest and involvement in East Asia at the turn of the century. -
Platt Amendment
The PLatt Amendment restricted Cuba's autonomy in diplomatic relations with other countries and in internal financial policies. -
U.S. Military Intervention in Colombia
The began the Separation of Panama from Colombia in 1903. -
U.S. Acquistion of the Canal Zone in Panama
France began towork on the canal in 1881, but had to stop of high mortality rates. The United States took over the project in 1904, and took a decade to complete the canal. -
Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine
The Roosevelt Corollary of December 1904 stated that the United States would intervene as a last resort to ensure that other nations in the Western Hemisphere fulfilled their obligations to international creditors. -
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Russo-Japanese War
The Treaty of Portsmouth formally ended the Russo-Japanese War. The final agreements was signed in September of 1905. -
Treaty of Portsmouth
The Treaty of Portsmouth formally ended the Russo-Japanese War. -
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U.S. Occupies and uses Military and Administirative intervention in Dominican Republic
In 1914 a political deadlock was broken after an ultimatum was proposed by Wilson stating that Dominicans must choose a president or see the U.S. impose one. It did not work so Wilson ordered the U.S. occupation of the Dominican Republic. -
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U.S. Occupies Cuba
An armed revolt was led by war veterans who defeated the meager government. Thus the U.S. intervened by occupying Cuba. -
U.S. Occupies Cuba
The Twelve, was an armed conflict in Cuba, The conflict involved the widespread massacre of Afro-Cubans, by the Cuban Army, and the United States military intervened. -
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U.S. Acquisition of Canal Zone
United States were interested in establishing a canal, with some favoring a route across Nicaragua. -
U.S. Military Intervention in Mexico
The incident came in the midst of poor diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United States. The United States then occupied Veracruz. -
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U.S. Occupies Haiti
The United States moved in to prevent unrest. In relation to the Roosevelt Corollary and to the Monroe Doctrine, the United States occupied the island in 1915 and US Marines were stationed in the country until 1934. The U.S. made massive improvements to countries infrastructure. -
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U.S. Occupies and uses Military and Administirative intervention in Dominican Republic
In 1914 a political deadlock was broken after an ultimatum was proposed by Wilson stating that Dominicans must choose a president or see the U.S. impose one. It did not work so Wilson ordered the U.S. occupation of the Dominican Republic. -
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U.S. Military Intervention in Mexico
The incident came in the midst of poor diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United States. The United States then occupied Veracruz. -
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U.S. Occupies Cuba
An armed revolt was led by war veterans who defeated the meager government. Thus the U.S. intervened by occupying Cuba. -
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U.S. Occupies Nicaragua
When the U.S. asked Díaz if he could ensure the safety of the American citizens and thier property during the insurrection; he said that he could not and asked the United States to intervene in the conflict.
