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In 1892 Grover Cleveland was elected President of the U.S
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American planters felt upset by the threats to their economic and political interests. In January 1893, with the help of the U.S Marines, they overthrew the Queen and set up their own government. Then they asked to be annexed by the U.S.A.
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President Mckinley signed a resolution asking for the independence of Cuba and demanded a withdrawl of the spansh forces. Spain was given 3 days to respond. They refused and the Spanish-American war began
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Spain signed a truce to the US secretary John Hay.
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The Chinese had anger towards foreigners and their cultural superiority attitude. This led to a violent event called the Boxer Rebellion.
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After the assasination of President Mckinley,Theodore Roosevelt took his place as president.
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Panamanian leader gave the U.S a 10 mile wide strip of land called the canal zone. That is where the U.S built the Panama Canal. It is a shortcut between the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean.
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In January 1898 the U.S.S Maine was sent to Cuba by President Mckinley. A month later it exploded and sank in Havana's Harbor. 260 sailors were killed.
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The rough riders were the first United States Volunteer Cavalry. The rough riders were made up of miners, college students NY policemen, atheletes, native americans, cowboys. Theodore Roosevelt helped organize this group.
