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Explosion of the USS Maine
The battleship U.S.S. Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, killing 268 men and shocking the American populace. -
Teller Amendment
Declared that when the United States had overthrown Spanish rule of Cuba it would give the Cubans their freedom. -
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Spanish American War
The United States declared war against Spain following the sinking of the Battleship Maine in the Havana harbor -
Battle of San Juan Hill
Defeated greatly outnumbered Spanish forces. -
Annexation of Hawaii
Hawaii became independent. -
Annexation of the Philippines
Spain gave up its longstanding colony -
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Boxer Rebellion
Officially supported peasant uprising of 1900 that attempted to drive all foreigners -
Roosevelt Corollary
To keep other powers out and ensure financial solvency -
Opening of the Panama Canal
The Panama Canal was opened to traffic.