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Unit 7
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Alaska
Alaska is purchased by the U.S. from Russia for $7.2 million dollars. -
Alfred Thayer Mahan
Mahan published the book "The Influence of Sea Power upon History" which suggested that world dominance was obtained through control over the seas. -
Annexation of Hawaii
On this date the Kingdom of Hawaii was overthrown and a treaty of annexation was sent to Washington. It did not pass. -
Hawaii Monarchy
After Queen Lili'uokalani was overthrown, Sanford B. Dole became the president of Hawaii. The U.S. intervened, under President Grover Cleveland's administration, calling the overthrow of the queen illeagal. -
USS Maine
The USS Maine is sunk, and it is believed to be the Spaniards fault, creating upset in America and a push for war. -
War Message
President McKinley sends his war message to Congress, urging for armed intervention tohelp free the Cubans being oppressed by Spain. -
Spanish- American War
Spain declares war on the US. -
Spanish- American War
The U.S. declares war on Spain. -
Battle of Santiago
The lacking Spanish fleet was greatly overpowered by America's fleet. -
Official Annexation of Hawaii
On this date the Senate passed the Newlands Resolution to annex the Republic of Hawaii and it became U.S. territory. -
Surrender of Santiago
Snatiago surrendered to the Americans after the battle between the two fleets ende very badly for Spain. -
Spain signs armistice
Spain signs an armistice shortly after surrendering the City of Santiago. -
Treaty of Paris
The U.S. signs the Treaty of Paris, annexing Cuba, Guam and the Philippines. -
Philipines-American War begins
The war began with armed conflict in Manila between the U.S. and the Filipinos. -
Open Door Note
Secretary of State, John Hay, sent a letter to many countries currently occupying land in China. The letter suggested to keep trade open to all countries. -
Boxer Rebellion
A secret scociety in China rebeled against the other countries currently occupying its lands. -
Emilio Aguinaldo
Emilio Aguinaldo, the leader of the Filipinos during the war, was captured by the U.S. -
Venezuelan Crisis
European countries created a naval blockade around Venezuela becuase it had failed to pay its debts. -
Panama Independence
With the help of the U.S., Panama gained its independence from Colombia -
Roosevelt Corollary
President Roosevelt added to the MOnroe Doctrine to accomodate for Imperialism. -
Japan
The Root- Takahira Agreement was between the U.S. and Japan. Both pledged to respect each others territorial possessions and to continue the Open Door Policy -
Dollar Diplomacy
Under President Taft, Americans were encouraged to use the American dollar in foriegn countries to create economic gain. -
General Victoriano Huerta
The revolutionary president of Mexico was murdered and Huerta took the position. This caused millions of Mexicans to migrate to the U.S. -
Large Cause of WW1
The archducke, Franz Ferdinand, of Austria- Hungary was assassinated by a Serbian. His wife was shot and killed as well. -
Declaration of War in Europe
One month after the assassination of the archduke, Austria- Hungary declared war on Serbia. The allies of each soon jumped in declaring war on each other, starting a world war. -
Panama Canal
The Panama Canal was finally finished after being started during the presidency of Roosevelt. -
"Pancho" Villa
Trying to create enough friction between Mexico and the U.S. to cause war, Villa's men murdered 16 young, American engineers that were traveling through Mexico. -
Zimmerman Telegram
A telegram sent from Germany to Mexico was intercepted by the U.S. The telegram asked Mexico to join the war efforts in support of Germany, putting the U.S. in a difficult position. -
Declaration of War
The U.S. declares war on Germany. Instead of just sending supplies and money to the Allies, troops would be deployed in Europe. -
Fourteen Points
Woodrow Wilson presented his 14 points to end WW1 peacefully and to ensure it did not occur again. The 14th point was to create the League of Nations. -
End of WW1
ON the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month fighting ceases between all involved in WW1. -
Treaty of Versailles
The treaty was signed to officially end the war. Germany was blamed for most everything. -
Red Scare
249 alleged alien radicals were deported on the "Buford" to Russia.
