American Imperialism

By lopezlucero
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    American Imperialism

  • US purchases Alaska

    US Secretary of State William Seward purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million.

  • Publication of the de Lome letter

    A letter which was written by de Lomé in which he criticized President of the United States at that time, William McKinley.

  • USS Maine sinks

    The USS Maine sunk on Havana Harbor, 258 sailors died and Spain was blamed.

  • Spanish American War

    The sinking of the USS Maine caused the Spanish American War and the war ended with the Treaty of Paris in December 10, 1898.

  • Battle of Manilla

    America won against the Spanish. Guam and Puerto Rico were ceded to America. The Philippines was bought for $20 million. Also, Cuba became a U.S. protectorate.

  • Battle of Kettle Hill

    America won against the Spanish. The victory started the siege of the capital of southeastern Santiago de Cuba Province

  • US annexes Hawaii

    A Joint Resolution was passed by Congress and Hawaii was annexed by the U.S.

  • Platt Amendment

    The Platt Amendment defined the relationship between the United States and Cuba.

  • Hay-Herran Treaty

    An agreement between the United States and Colombia over the Panama Canal.

  • Panama Canal is completed

    The Panama canal cost over $350 million and it symbolized technological progress and economic authority.

  • Alaska becomes a state

    President Eisenhower signed a proclamation which allowed Alaska into the Union, making it the 49th state,

  • Hawaii becomes a state

    President Eisenhower signed a proclamation which allowed Hawaii into the Union, making it the 50th state.