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Alaska
The United States buys Alaska from Russia. -
Alfred Thayer Mahan
Wrote "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History" stated that the countries with most control over the seas were the most powerful nations -
Queen Liliuokalani is Dethroned
The US organizes a coup to overthrow Hawaiian queen Liliuokalani. -
US Annexes Hawaii
McKinley convinced Congress to annex Hawaii, so they could get Hawaiian sugar for cheap. -
Yellow Journalism During Spanish American War
Sensationalized news and used it to anger Americans against Spain. One cause of Spanish-American War -
McKinley Declares War On Spain
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US Gets 3 New Territories
US is given Guam and the Philippines and buys Puerto Rico for $20 million -
"Remember The Maine, To Hell With Spain"
A US boat 'The Maine' blew up, presumably by Spain. This was the main reason for the Spanish-American War. -
Battle of Manila Bay
Commodore George Dewey launched a surprise attack on the Spanish Navy. Turning point in war. -
The Battle of San Juan Hill and Rough Riders
Rough Riders are considered cavalry of the US army. San Juan Hill is considered bloodiest battle of the war. -
Treaty of Paris
Spain stated that it would leave Cuba alone and officially an independent country. -
Filipino War Starts
US tries to quell resistance from the Philippine natives -
The Platt Amendment
Says that the US could intervene and restore peace in case of anarchy in Cuba; as well the US could have 2 naval bases in Cuba. Guantanamo Bay -
Japanese Harbor
US started sailing ships close to Japan's harbors. -
End of Philippine War
Emilio Aguinaldo, leader of the Philippine revolt was captured. Soon after the revolt ended. -
Panamanian Revolt
Uprising against Colombia, orchestrated by Roosevelt. So Roosevelt could have control of Colombia to build Panama Canal -
Great White Fleet
US sailed around the world with their ships to showcase their naval power to the world -
Dollar Diplomacy
Taft convinced Wall Street investors to invest abroad in Latin America and China. An extension of Big Stick Diplomacy but was more economic based -
Building of Panama Canal
Used to find faster way between Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Built between Panama and Colombia -
US Claims Neutrality in WWI
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Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Yugoslav nationalist kills Austro-Hungarian archduke Franz Ferdinand. Led to declaration of WWI -
Sinking of Lusitania
Had 100's of Americans aboard and broke international submarine warfare laws. Forced US to break neutrality and join Allied powers -
Zimmerman Telegram
Germany sent telegram to Mexico to encourage them to join Germany. They wanted a easy route into America for invasion. -
Selective Service Act
Drafted young men for WWI so the US army didn't have to rely solely on volunteers. -
Wilson's Fourteen Points
Outlined war goals made by Woodrow Wilson which followed a more peaceful approach. -
Treaty of Versailles
Ended WWI and imposed strict terms on Germany to pay for the war -
Red Scare
Americans began accusing each other of supporting communism. Led to tensions in US but didn't last very long. -
Mexican Repatriation
Forced roughly 1 million Mexicans and Mexican-American into Mexico. Mass deportation -
Pearl Harbor Attack (Hawaii)
Japan attacks a US Naval Base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii -
Bracero Program
Agreement with Mexico; brought thousands of Mexicans to work harvest in the US -
Spheres of Influence (China)
US and European powers had dominated certain areas of trade inside China. -
Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings
US dropped two atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan. -
Open Door Policy (China)
Policy proposed that all nations should have equal opportunities to trade in China
