American Imperialism

By alejandrom25
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    American Imperialism

  • Purchase of Alaska

    Secretary of State William Seward purchases Alaska for $7.8 million.

  • De Lome Letter

    A letter from a Spanish Ambassador was seized and published that enraged the public

  • USS Maine Sinking

    An unknown explosion sank the USS Maine in the Havana, Cuba Harbor

  • Start of the Spanish-American War

    US declared war against Spain due to the sinking of the USS Maine

  • Battle of Kettle Hill

    The victory in this battle was important because it was the only one to involve all four buffalo soldier regiments

  • Platt Amendment

    It was passed as part of the 1901 Army Appropriations Bill

  • Hay-Herran Treaty

    This treaty gave the US exclusive canal rights in exchange for financial reimbursement

  • Panama Canal Completion

    the Panama Canal was finally completed

  • Battle of Manila

    The victory in this battle led to the final victory the Spanish-American War

  • Alaska Becomes A State

    Alaska was turned into a state

  • Hawaii becomes a State

    Hawaii became the first island and tropic US state

  • US Annexes Hawaii

    the Hawaiian Islands were annexed by the US after the joint resolution was passed