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Annexation of Midway Islands
Originally claimed by the US in 1859 by Captain N.C. Brooks, it was formally annexed in 1867. -
US purchases Alaska
The United States purchases Alaska from Russia to rid of their presense in North America and to get control of the north Pacific rim for resources. -
Spanish American War
Spanish respond harshly to Cubans trying to overthrow Spain which angers Americans. America wants to help them due to yellow journalists, the sinking of the USS Maine, and the desire to keep investments in Cuba. -
Anti-Imperialist League established
Created to oppose the annexation of the Philippines. -
Annexation of Hawaii
Sugar planters in Hawaii overthrew the queen in 1893 and requested to become a state in the United States and was approved by 1898 -
Treaty of Paris
The United States gains Cuba, Puerto Rico, GUam, Wake Islands, and the Philippines from Spain. -
Philippine-American War
From 1899-1902, Philippines fought to be self governed when America started the Filipino Insurrection. -
Open Door Policy
Allowed equal trade with China among countries. -
Boxer Rebellion
Some government officials supported the uprising in China where missionaries and traders attacked and killed over 200 people. Other countries sent troops to stop the rebellion. -
Platt Amendment
Removed American troops from Cuba to and allow them to govern themselves. -
Panama Independence
America helps Panama gain its independence from Columbia in 1903 which led to Panama to agree to the United States building the Panama Canal. -
Roosevelt Corollary
Continuation of the Monroe Doctrine to keep European powers out of Latin America -
Taft's Dollar Diplomacy
Use of economic powers to further American aims in Asia and Latin America -
First use of Panama Canal
Completed in 1914, the Panama Canal was built to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans for cheaper and faster trading.
