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William Seward purchased Alaska from Russia. Which was arranged before the decision was made.
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Seward continued to persue his new territory. He also concidered acquiring the Hawaiian Islands before he retired.
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U. S. leaders understood the value of the Hawaiian islands, which resulted in the pressuring of the ability to allow a U. S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, which was the kingdom's best port.
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Queen Loliuokalani became the leader of Hawaii. She believed that the planters had to much influence, which resulted in the want to reduce their power.
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American planters became annoyed with the threats to their political and economic interests. As a result, they staged a revolt.
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President Benjamin Harrison received a planters' requiest, which was approved. He then sent a treaty to the Senate.
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Because the Senate, Grover Cleveland became president. He did not get to approve of the planters' actions, which resulted in the withdrawel of the treaty. Hawaii would not get annexed until 1898.
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President McKinley was assassinated. Which resulted in Theordore Roosevelt becoming president.
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U. S. wanted a faster route to The Philippines. So they asked to pass through the Panama Canal.
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Theodore Roosevelt is elected president. He summed up his foreign policy toward the region with "Speak softly, but carry a big stick."
