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Seward's Folly
The purchase of Alaska led to the discovery of gold and oil on the last frontier. -
Treaty of 1875
The treaty allowed for U.S. involvement in Hawaii's sugarcane market. -
The Influence of Sea Power upon History
Mahan's ideas impressed and intrigued political and military officials of the time period. -
Japan Instrializes
Japan underwent rapid change that allowed to become a leading country in economics. -
Sino-Japanese War
Japan emerged victorious in a conflict with China demonstrating the power it had amassed. -
Treaty of Paris
Gave the U.S. guam, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. -
Emilio Aguinaldo
Emilio Aguinaldo declared war on the U.S. and was key in the revolt in the Phillipines. -
Congress declares war on Spain.
This was the official beginning of the Spanam war. -
Battle of Manila Bay
U.S. forces held victory over the spanish naval fleet in the first major battle of the war. -
U.S. troops land in cuba
The U.S. "assists" in fighting for Cuba's independnce whilst protecting its own assets. -
Battle of San Jaun Heights
This battle was a major Cuban-American victory led by Teddy and the Rough Riders. -
Battle of Santiago de Cuba
American forces absolutely crushed the Spanish naval fleet leading to Spanish surrender. -
Annexation of Hawaii
The annexation of Hawaii allowed for easier pacific access and control. -
Spanish surrender
This event signified the end of the war. -
Protocol of Peace
This was the official end of the Span Am war. -
The Boxer Rebellion
The unhappy chinese rebelled against the countries who has established spheres of influence in their nation. -
Dollar Diplomacy
Taft's dollar diplomacy was part of the basis for U.S. foreign involvement policy for years to come. -
Mexican Revolution
The revolution transformed Mexican society for years to come. -
The Archduke is Assassinated
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand can be considered the spark that lit the fire of the first world war. -
Britain declares war on Germany.
Britain's stance was greatly influential to the sequencing that resulted in the first world war. -
Battle of the Marne
The battle of the Marne was influential in the way the rest of the war was fought as far as strategy. -
Invention and Use of Poisonous Gas
This was the first use and the basis for all gas warfare to follow. -
The Sinking of the Lusitania
The Lusitania was a precursor to the total war and the magnitude of the weapons that were to come. -
Battle Verdun
The battle of Verdun was the longest battle in the war. -
Zimmerman Telegram
The Zimmerman Telegram was our reason, or at least stated reason, for entering the war. -
Armistice
This signaled the beginning of the end of the war. -
Palmer Raids
The Palmer raids were a a result of fear and resulted in mass deportation. -
Hawaii becomes a state
Hawaiians felt they had earned the right to statehood and wanted the ability to elect directly.
