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Annexation of Samoan Islands
US signed a treaty that said we could have a naval base in Pago Pago. Germany also wanted too have the island, so the US ended with part of it and Germany had the other part. -
Alfred T Mahan "The Importance of Sea Power"
Alfred Mahan was a naval admiral and advocated imperialism. This book talks about how the countries with great naval power are the great nations. -
Overthrow of Queen Lilikoulani
She was overthrown by many sugar planters. They wanted to establish a new government with a president named Sanford Ballard Dole. -
Venezuela Border Dispute
This occurred because of their long dispute with Britain. Venezuela saw the territory as theirs, and Britain saw the territory as theirs. -
Sinking of the USS Maine
This event was an accidental ship explosion that occurred in Havana. The US blamed the Spanish for the explosion. -
Annexation of Hawaii
When Dole became leader, he mad Hawaii an independent republic. The US annexed Hawaii and Dole became the first governor. -
De Lome Letter
This letter was written by the Spanish ambassador. This was written to call the president of the United States Weak. -
Insular Cases
These court cases demanded citizen rights in newly annexed countries. The supreme court decided the constitution does not have to follow the flag. -
Spanish-American War
A war that was profitable for the US. Lead to the US getting Guam and Puerto Rico and establishing a powerful war country. -
Teller Amendment
It placed restrictions to avoid war with Spain. It limited the amount of American military in Cuba. -
Rough Riders Charge up San Juan Hill
They were the first voluntary calvary in America. They were used by Roosevelt and they had many victories in Florida. -
Treaty of Paris (1898)
This agreement stated Spain could no longer rule Cuba. From this agreement the US received Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. -
Boxer Rebellion
Chinese martial arts experts that launched attacks against people in China. This was a secret organization against the western influence there. -
Foraker Act
This act is also known as the Organic Act. It established civilian government on Puerto Rico -
Platt Amendment
Gave the US authority to intervene in Cuban Affairs. Cuba said they wouldn't make treaties that might jeopardize their independence. -
Building of the Panama Canal
This was a canal in Panama that was used for trade. It was built by Americans after they helped Panama. -
Roosevlet Corollary
Promised the US would help hispanic countries with financial issues. This is an extended Monroe Doctrine. -
Great White Fleet
These were 16 ships that displays the US naval power. This pressured japan into a naval agreement with the US. -
"Scramble for Africa"
This was the invasion of Africa by European powers. This occurred during the New Imperialism Period. In 1924 the European powers controlled 90% of the continent.
