American Imperialism

ALASKA BOUGHT

Jan 13, 1867

Secretary of State William H. Seward agreed to purchase Alaska from Russia for only $7.2 million

SPANISH AND AMERICAN WAR BEGINS

Apr 25, 1898

The Spanish-American War is formally declared.

Open Door Policy

Apr 11, 1899

Secretary of State John Hay announces the Open Door policy, which demands that European powers controlling portions of China grant equal access to the United States. The policy calls for the free movement of goods but not people.