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Louisiana Purchase
Jefferson buys Louisiana Territory despite doubts about constitutionality. This shows one again how America is growing -
The Monroe doctrine
President James Monroe drew a line down the entire Atlantic Ocean and said the one side was there’s but the other was his. So I think that is important because it shows that he is not afraid to show power. -
Mexican Cession
United States gains vast lands in the Southwest as a result of war with Mexico. This is important because it shows America is growing. -
US buys Alaska from Russia
Secretary of State William Seward bought Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. This is important because it once again shows that America can easily expand. -
The United States Annexes Hawaii.
after the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, Congress proclaimed Hawaii an official U.S. territory. -
US has interest in China
By 1899, once-mighty China had fallen into political, economic, and military disarray. Its huge population, however, was a tempting target for other nations’ imported goods -
Guerrilla War Erupts in the Philippines
Guerrilla War Erupts in the Philippines Outgunned by American troops, Filipino insurgents relied on guerrilla warfare. -
Tension between Japan and America
Despite Roosevelt’s achievement, America entered troubled waters in its relations with Japan. This is important because it shows that even though there were issues we can get through it. -
Cuban War of Independence
Spain and Cuba never really got along that well and had falling-outs before. But this one was different. This time the Cubans meant it. They wanted to be their own country. I think this is important because it shows how countries are not afraid. -
Philippine War of Independence
The Philippines wanted in on that revolutionary party that Cuba was throwing. They didn't like Spain either and decided to have a little revolution of their own. I think this is important because it shows that is on country does something other countries want to too.