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opening of japan
japan started to open up to trade. they seemed catious about trading . it seemed like they were new to tradeing.
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Purchase of alaska
purchase of alaska
we purchased alaska from russia to form a relationship
both political and social. we also got a gold rush in alaska so it payed off even though we just ended the the civil war. it helped us alot. -
spanish american war a.k.a. the splendid little war
the spanish american war lasted for four years so it was not a splendid little war.we blamed spain for the destruction of the maine. -
hawaii is taken over by the united states
we helped them but we took them over in the end we seem to be more greedy than any othe race. -
united states annexes the philipines
U.S. annexed the Philippines February 6, 1899
For economic and military reasons. the U.S. believed that the Philippines were not strong enough on their own. They needed United States to support them. -
first of the open door notes
china wanted no conflict and it was very kind to new comers. -
boxer rebellion
Boxer Rebellion November 1, 1899
In an effort to stop corruption of Chinese society and foreign control, secret Chinese Societies were formed. Westerners called on one group The Society of Harmonious Fists and renamed the Boxer Rebellion to destroy both the “foreign devils” and their Chinese Christian converts.Supported by some Chinese troops, the Boxer Rebellion killed more than 200 foriegners and took others as prisoners. A large international force was formed to smash the rebellion. -
panama canal
Panama Canal January 22, 1903
work began to build the Canal in 1903 (1901-U.S. acquired the exclusive right to build) Theodore Roosevelt and others believed that having a canal through Central America was vital to American Power in the world because it would save time and money for both the commercial and military shipping. Roosevelt believed that displaying American Power would make nations think twice about fighting and promote peace. -
platt amendment
Platt Amendment May 22,1903
“Cuba, you are free as long as you do as the United States says.” The Cubans had prepared a new constitution for their country with United States conditions. This amendment is named after Senator Orville Platt who submitted the stipulations:1.Cuba could not make any treaty with other nations that would weaken its independence.2. Cuba had to allow the U.S. to buy or lease naval stations in Cuba.3.Cuba was to keep their debt low.4.U.S. had the right to intervene. -
roosevelt corollary
Roosevelt Corollary December 6, 1904
The Corollary says United States would intervene in Latin American affairs when necessary to maintain economic and political stability in the western hemisphere.
