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Venezuela Border Dispute
The Venezuela government protested alleged British encroachment on Venezuelan territory. -
Sinking of the USS Maine
The sinking of the USS Maine had a major impact on the nations. Many blamed Spain and the US was in distress. -
Alfred T Mahan "The Importance of Sea Power"
Alfred T. Mahan was influential in helping to build-up naval defenses before World War I. The U.S.S. Mahan was made in his honor. -
Overthrow of Queen Lilikoulani
Hawaii's monarchy was overthrown by businessmen and sugar planters. Hawaii later became the 50th state in the US territory. -
Spanish-American War
The USS Maine exploded in the Havana Harbor in Cuba. There was many propaganda in the Yellow Journalism. -
Teller Amendment
This was a reply to President William McKinley's War. This was a joint resolution of the United States Congress. -
Annexation of Hawaii
The US wanted a naval base in Hawaii. After 1840, Americans and Europeans dominated political and economic life. In 1890 the United States eliminates the sugar tariff. -
Annexation of Samoan Islands
The Samoan islands were at one part controlled by the Germany government. They were then later taken over by New Zealand during World War 1. -
Insular Cases
This was a series of opinions by the U.S. Supreme Court. This case was about the status of U.S. territories acquired in the Spanish–American War. -
Platt Amendment
The Platt Amendment gave seven conditions for the withdrawal of United States troops that were still in Cuba at the end of the Spanish–American War, and an eighth condition that Cuba sign a treaty accepting these seven conditions. -
Boxer Rebellion
This was a very violent rebellion with those that lived in that area. The Allies had a victory with this rebellion. -
Roosevelt Corollary
This added on to the Monroe Doctrine. The Corollary gave the United States the police power needed to interfere in the Western Hemisphere when needed. -
Great White Fleet
This was a popular nickname for the United States Navy battle fleet. United States Navy battle fleet -
"Scramble for Africa"
This was multiple things involving the African territory by European powers during the Imperialism time period. This was also called Partition of Africa and the Conquest of Africa. -
Building of the Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is 48 mi in length and took 10 years to build. Later the Panamanian government took control of the canal. -
De Lome Letter
This was written Spanish Ambassador to the United States. The writer, Enrique Dupuy de Lôme, called the president weak. -
Rough Riders Charge up San Juan Hill
This was the greatest win for the Rough Riders. Not to long after, Teddy Roosevelt became president. -
Treaty of Paris (1898)
This was an agreement that involved Spain and Cuba. A lot was discussed during this time. -
Foraker Act
United States federal law that established civilian government on the island of Puerto Rico. This recently became possession of the United States.
