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Annexation of Samoan Islands
Germany, the US, and the UK had settled into the Samoan Islands and disputes had erupted. This caused the annexation of Samoan Islands -
"Scramble for Africa"
This was the invasion, occupation, division, colonization and annexation of African territory by European powers during the period of New Imperialism. It is also called the Partition of Africa and the Conquest of Africa. By 1914, 90 percent of the continent was under European control. -
Sinking of the USS Maine
The United States battleship Maine, riding quietly at anchor in Havana harbour, was suddenly blown up, apparently by a mine, in an explosion which tore her bottom out and sank her, killing 260 officers and men on board. -
Alfred T Mahan "The Importance of Sea Power"
A history of naval warfare published in 1890 .. Its policies were quickly adopted by most major navies, ultimately leading to the World War I naval arms race -
Overthrow of Queen Lilikoulani
US wanted naval base at Hawaii. Disease decimates 50% of native population. Hawaii's monarchy was overthrown when a group of businessmen and sugar planters forced Queen Liliuokalani to abdicate. -
Annexation of Hawaii
The United States annexed Hawaii in 1898 at the urging of President William McKinley. Hawaii was made a territory in 1900, and Dole became its first governor. -
Venezuela Border Dispute
The Venezuelan Government protested alleged British encroachment on Venezuelan territory -
De Lome Letter
A note written by Señor Don Enrigue Dupuy de Lôme, the Spanish Ambassador to the United States. Reveals de Lôme's opinion about the Spanish involvement in Cuba. -
Treaty of Paris (1898)
An agreement made in 1898, ceding Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the United States. -
Spanish-American War
A war between Spain and the United States, fought in 1898. The United States acquired Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines in the war and gained temporary control over Cuba. -
Rough Riders Charge up San Juan Hill
An elevation in eastern Cuba near Santiago de Cuba. Theodore Roosevelt and his Rough Riders became famous for a charge up the hill during the battle. -
Insular Cases
A series of opinions by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1901, about the status of U.S. territories acquired in the Spanish-American war. -
Platt Amendment
It stipulated seven conditions for the withdrawal of United States troops remaining in Cuba at the end of the Spanish–American War -
Great White Fleet
The popular nickname for the United States Navy battle fleet that completed a journey around the globe by order of United States President Theodore Roosevelt. It consisted of 16 battleships divided into two squadrons, along with various escorts. -
Building of the Panama Canal
The canal connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The United States built it from 1904 to 1914 on territory leased from Panama.
