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Alaska Becomes a U.S. territory.
William Seward, secretary of state under Abraham Lincoln, purchased alask from russia for 7.2 million dollars. -
Queen Lili‘uokalani ascends throne.
After King Kalākaua dies, Queen Lili‘uokalani succeeded his throne. American planters were unhappy with her decision to limit their power. -
U.S. gains control of the Phillipines.
After the American victory over spain in manila bay, filipenos take control of the entire island of luzon, But the U.S. gains control after the signing of the treaty of paris in 1898. -
U.S.S. Maine explodes in Havana harbor.
In the evening of February 15, 1898, The U.S.S. Maine exploded in Havana harbor, killing 260 soldiers. Theres was never solid evidence to what caused the explosion. Most belive today that the explosion was an accident, but Americans then blamed the spanish, largely in part to yellow journalism. -
The Spanish american war begins.
Americans, outraged by the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine, and highly interested in acquiring cubas land, declare war on spain. -
Hawaii Becomes a U.S. territory.
Hawaii was desired by the U.S. for its lush farmland and for Pearl harbor as a naval base. However Hawaii did not actually become a state until 1959. -
Spanish-American war ends.
The Spanish american war is officially ended, But the conflict in the Phillipeans will continue for years as the Phillipean-American war. -
"Open Door" Policy is issued.
The Open Door policy asked for equality of trade in the chinese markets. -
The boxer rebellion strikes china.
Chinese peasants, angerd by foreign involvment in china, attempted to rid china of foreigners. The rebellion held a large part in eventually making china a republic. -
The Panama canal is finished
The panama canal is completed, making travel from atlantic to pacific markets much cheaper shorter and easier. The canal is a great modern feat, and costs millions of dollars and thousands of human lifes to complete.
