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This was the purchase of Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. Alaska was a very large area but was not appreciated immediately by the people. Pg 410
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After Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown by settlers and the Spanish-American War increased nationalism, Congress and McKinley annexed Hawaii. Hawaii eventually became the 50th state and an important oceanic market. Pg 415
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The treaty ended the Spanish-American War and gave control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the US, while also granting independence to Cuba. Annexation of the Philippines led to a short and bloodily conflict with the US. Pg 415
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While other nations began to control spheres of influence in China, the US proposed this policy that gave all nations equal trading rights in China. Pg 417
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The US built the canal to have much easier access across South America, but the construction angered many people. After the completion of the canal, Colombia was paid $25 million for losing Panama. Pg 418
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The US sent a fleet of battleships around the globe without a goal of gaining territory, but instead as a display of naval power to Japan and other foreign nations. Pg 419
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This was an agreement between the US and Japan to respect each others land in the Pacific. This also helped to advance the Open Door Policy in China. Pg 419
