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Annexation of Hawaii
The annexation of Hawaii happened when Queen Lili'uokalani, the last monarch of Hawaii was overthrown and was then replaced by President Benjamin Harrison who submitted a treaty to annex Hawaii from the U.S. -
Explosion of the USS Maine
The explosion of the USS Maine destroyed and sank the USS Maine (the first American battleship) due to an unknown massive explosion making it sink and killing hundreds of people. The Spanish were blamed for that. -
Teller Amendment
The Teller Amendment was an amendment to state that the United States would not establish permanent control over Cuba. -
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Spanish American War
The Spanish American War was fought as a result of the USS Maine explosion. The war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. -
Battle of San Juan Hill
The battle of San Juan Hill was a battle of the Spanish American-War. It consisted United States forces along with Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders, whom defeated the Spanish forces. -
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Annexation of the Philippines
The American occupying the Philippines happened as a result Annexation of the Philippines. -
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Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion's goal was the removal of foreign influence from China. The Boxer Rebellion's happened as a result of Chinese viewing foreigners as barbarians. -
Roosevelt Corollary
The Roosevelt Corollary justified American intervention throughout the Western Hemisphere. -
Opening of the Panama Canal
The opening of the Panama Canal permitted shippers of commercial goods to save time and money by transporting cargo more quickly between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.