American Imperialism By lizmoriyama Jan 17, 1893 Hawaiian 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 Spanish-American War Begins Aug 1, 1898 Phillipine Revolution Starts Dec 10, 1898 Treaty of Paris Signed Feb 4, 1899 Philipino Soldier Shot on San Juan Bridge Increases building tentions between Filipinos and Americans.