American Imperialism 1893-1919

By arrowsboy55
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  • Hawaii

    Queen Liliuokalani of Hawii was overthrown by business groups aided by U.S. Marines.

  • U.S.S Maine

    The U.S.S. Maine exploded and sank causing the Spanish-American war

  • Roodevelt President

    Roosevelt bacame the president after President Mckinley was assasinated.

  • Panama

    Panama declared its independence from Columbia in 1903.There were nearly a dozen U.S war ships present when they did.

  • President Taft

    President William Howard Taft was elected president in 1908.

  • Mexican Revolution

    Mexican peasants led by workers led by Fransisco Madero began revolting.

  • President Wilson

    President Woodrow Wilson is elected president of the United States.

  • World War 1 began

    World War 1 the " Great War" began.

  • Panama Canal

    The Panama Canal opened for business and more than 1,000 merchants passed through during its first year.

  • Puerto Rico

    Peurto Rico became U.S citizens