apush- unit 7 part 1

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  • Alfred Thayer Mahan publishes 'The Influence of Sea Power upon History.'

    Alfred Thayer Mahan publishes 'The Influence of Sea Power upon History.'

    Captain Mahan argued that control of the sea was the key to world dominance.
  • An argument between Canada and the United States over seal hunting near the Pribolif Islands off the coast of Alaska was resolved by arbitration.

    An argument between Canada and the United States over seal hunting near the Pribolif Islands off the coast of Alaska was resolved by arbitration.

    This showed the American's willingness to risk war over such minor disputes.
  • White planter revolt in Hawaii

    White planter revolt in Hawaii

    The revolt against Hawaiian queen Liliuokalani was a success
  • Cuba struggles for independence from Spain.

    Cuba struggles for independence from Spain.

    The popularity for U.S. intervention in Cuba rose due to Spain's brutally repressive measures to halt the rebellion shown in U.S. newspapers.
  • Hawaii is annexed

    Hawaii is annexed

    With the annexation of the Philippines, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico in 1898, the United States became an imperial power.
  • The unexplained sinking of the USS Maine

    The unexplained sinking of the USS Maine

    Sparked the beginning of the Spanish-American War
  • Spain declares war on the United States

    Spain declares war on the United States

    A day later the United States declares war on Spain, marking the beginning of the Spanish-American War.
  • Spain announced an armistice and sped up its program to grant Cuba limited powers of self-government

    Spain announced an armistice and sped up its program to grant Cuba limited powers of self-government

    This created tension between Spain and the U.S., causing the U.S. to demand the withdrawl of Spain's armed forces in Cuba, leading up to the Spanish-American War.
  • George Dewey led a U.S. navy squadron into Manila Bay in the Philippines.

    George Dewey led a U.S. navy squadron into Manila Bay in the Philippines.

    They destroyed the anchored Spanish fleet
  • Pascual Cervera led his squadron out of Santiago and tried to escape Shafter's fleet

    Pascual Cervera led his squadron out of Santiago and tried to escape Shafter's fleet

    This led to Santiago surrendering to Shafter's army
  • The Treaty of Paris is signed

    The Treaty of Paris is signed

    This marks the end of the Spanish-American War
  • Hays dispatches a communication known as the Open Door note to all of the great powers

    Hays dispatches a communication known as the Open Door note to all of the great powers

    This note urged the great powers to announce that they would respect certain Chinese rights and the ideal of fair competition
  • American forces and Filipino nationalists led by Emilio Aguinaldo and American forces began fighting.

    American forces and Filipino nationalists led by Emilio Aguinaldo and American forces began fighting.

    This led to the beginning of the Philippine-American War.
  • Hawaii recieves full territorial status.

    Hawaii recieves full territorial status.

    It granted Hawaiian residents U.S. citizenship.
  • Boxer Rebellion in China

    Boxer Rebellion in China

    More than two hundred foreigners and thousands of Chinese Christians were murdered by this superpatriotic group.
  • The Philippine-American War was declared over by President Theodore Roosevelt.

    The Philippine-American War was declared over by President Theodore Roosevelt.

    This led to the independence of the Philippines in 1946.
  • Theodore Roosevelt helps Panama secede from Columbia.

    Theodore Roosevelt helps Panama secede from Columbia.

    Using his "Big Stick Diplomacy," Rooselvelt helps Panama secede from Columbia to begin the construction of the Panama Canal.
  • Theodore Roosevelt led negotiations to end the Russo-Japanese War.

    Theodore Roosevelt led negotiations to end the Russo-Japanese War.

    Roosevelt used his "Big Stick Diplomacy" to help end the Russo-Japanese War.
  • Construction of the Panama Canal begins

    Construction of the Panama Canal begins

    This links the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans on either side of Panama.
  • Secretary of State Philander C. Knox proposed that a group of American and foreign bankers buy the Manchurian railroads and then turn them over to China

    Secretary of State Philander C. Knox proposed that a group of American and foreign bankers buy the Manchurian railroads and then turn them over to China

    This was an example of President Taft's "dollar diplomacy.
  • Mexican revolution takes an ugly turn

    Mexican revolution takes an ugly turn

    This caused a massive migration of Mexicans to the United States.
  • Construction of the Panama Canal ends

    Construction of the Panama Canal ends

    It expanded global trade routes in the 20th century
  • Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated

    Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated

    Sparked the beginning of World War I.
  • Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.

    Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.

    Within a week, Russia, France, Great Britain, and Serbia had lined up against Austria-Hungary and Germany, beginning World War
  • First Battle of Marne.

    First Battle of Marne.

    This is the first battle of World War I, where French and British armies confronted the German army.
  • The Mexican bandit "Pancho" Villa and his men killed American mining engineers

    The Mexican bandit "Pancho" Villa and his men killed American mining engineers

    Villa and his followers hoped to provoke a war between U.S. President Wilson and Mexican President Carranza
  • The Battle of Jutland.

    The Battle of Jutland.

    It was the biggest naval battle of World War I
  • The Second Battle of Marne.

    The Second Battle of Marne.

    The Allies gain the advantage in World War I.
  • Germany was forced to seek an armistice

    Germany was forced to seek an armistice

    end of world war 1
  • The "Red Scare" begins.

    The "Red Scare" begins.

    It results in a nationwide crusade against left-wingers whose Americanism was questionable
  • The Treaty of Versailles is signed

    The Treaty of Versailles is signed

    officially ends world war 1
  • Japan attacks Pearl Harbor.

    Japan attacks Pearl Harbor.

    Sparked the beginning of America's involvement in World War II