Becoming a world power By Haymika Jan 10, 1850 Commodore Perry arrives in Japan Period: Jan 10, 1853 to Dec 10, 1904 Becoming a world power Jan 10, 1888 Samoan crisis erupts Jan 10, 1890 Alfred T. Mahan's influende of the Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 published Jan 10, 1893 American Settlers overthrow Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii Feb 10, 1898 U.S.S. Maine explodes Apr 10, 1898 U.S. declares war on Spain May 10, 1898 Dewey destroys Spanish fleet in the Philippines Dec 10, 1898 Treaty of Paris ends Spanish-American War Jan 10, 1899 Secretary of State Hay sends first Open door note Jan 10, 1900 Boxer Rebellion erupts in China Jan 10, 1901 McKinley assassinated: Theodore Roosevelt becomes president Jan 10, 1904 Construction of Panama Canal begins
