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Influence of Sea Power Upon History
History of naval warfare book published in 1890 by Alfred Thayer Mahan which argued that control of the sea was the key to world dominance -
Annexation of Hawaii
Dole declared Hawaii an independent republic. Spurred by the nationalism aroused by the Spanish-American War, the United States annexed Hawaii at the urging of President William McKinley. -
Spanish-American War
military conflict between the U.S. and Spain which resulted in the U.S. gaining temporary control of Cuba and ownership of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines -
Open Door Policy
Foreign policy proposed by the U.S., under which ALL nations would have equal opportunities to trade in China. -
Panama Canal U.S Construction Begins
Artificial waterway in Central America that connects the Atlantic with the Pacific Ocean.
