American Imperialism

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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.