American Imperialism

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    American Imperialism- Brittany & Eric

  • Convention of Kanagawa

    Convention of Kanagawa

    -This event allowed the United States and Japan to sign the treaty of Kanagawa. Which called for peace between two countries and promise the two countries would trade with each other.
    -Economic.
    -Japan
  • US takes control of Alaska

    US takes control of Alaska

    -The US takes control over Alaska after purchasing the teritory from Russia for 7.2 million dollars.
    -Economic
    -Alaska
  • Annexing Hawaii

    Annexing Hawaii

    -Hawaii exempting sugar from tariffs and made a treaty.
    -Economic
    -Hawaii
  • Pan-Americanism

    Pan-Americanism

    Was a conference between the United States and Latin American countries in which they would discuss ways the American nations could work together to support peace and to increase trade.
    - Political
    -Washington D.C
  • Spanish-American War

    Spanish-American War

    Spanish vs Cuba. Spain vs US and if Cuba could run its own government.
    -Military
    -Havana,Cuba,Spain
  • "The Maine" exploded in Havana Harbor

    "The Maine" exploded in Havana Harbor

    The ship "The Maine" exploded and sank in the Havana Harbor.
    -Military
    -Cuba
  • Open Door Policy

    Open Door Policy

    All countries would be allowed to trade with China.
    -Economic and Political
    -China
  • Foraker Act

    Foraker Act

    Established a civil government for the island.
    -Political
    -Puerto Rico
  • Panama Canal

    Panama Canal

    It was a canal through Panamas most Northern province.
    -Economic
    -Panama
  • Great White Fleet

    Great White Fleet

    Took a voyage around the world.
    -Military
    -They traveled
  • Made offer to Mexican Government

    Made offer to Mexican Government

    These two events ld the United States into WW1.
    -Military
    -Mexico for both
  • Platt Amendement

    Platt Amendement

    Cubas ammendments to the constitution.
    -Political
    -Cuba