American Imperialism By zeldafan2112 Period: Jan 1, 1893 to Mar 8, 1899 American Imperialism Jan 17, 1893 Hawaii Overthrow Jan 1, 1895 Hearst Creates the NY Journal Jan 1, 1896 Filipino Revolution Mar 4, 1897 President McKinley Begins his first term Feb 15, 1898 USS Maine Explodes in Havana Harbor Apr 1, 1898 Spainish-American War begins Aug 1, 1898 Phillipine Revolution Starts Dec 10, 1898 Treaty of Paris Signed Feb 4, 1899 Phillipino Soldier shot on San Juan Bridge